Survey Says UK CISO's Top Threats are Ransomware and Mobile Work

Survey reveals UK CISOs’ concerns about poor cyber resilience, AI risks, and the growing threat of ransomware ahead of Infosecurity Europe 2024.

Insights on Cybersecurity Challenges for UK CISOs

Ahead of Infosec Europe 2024, Absolute commissioned a survey of 250 UK Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) through Censuswide to reveal top cybersecurity concerns and the state of cyber resilience in the region.

The State of Cyber Resilience in the UK

Although not all the findings were surprising, several were quite shocking, to say the least. Among these:

• Over one-third (35 per cent) of UK CISOs are ignoring the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) cybersecurity guidance
• Two-thirds (64 per cent) said the UK has a poor cyber resilience strategy, failing to define clear response policies to recover from cyber breaches
• Forty-three per cent admit their cybersecurity teams haven’t been given enough budget to keep their organisation protected
• Sixty-two per cent worry they would lose their job if their organization was hit with a major, successful attack

The Growing Need for Cyber Resilience in the UK

In addition to these takeaways, the report provides in-depth analysis of the risks driven by mobile and remote workforces, concerns associated with the new AI trend, and continued fears related to ransomware and state-sponsored attacks. CISOs and other security and risk professionals tasked with defending their businesses against modern-day threats will find the information especially compelling, as it provides analysis that can help them strengthen their security and risk postures as well as overall cyber resilience.

Download the full report: Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024

Closing Thoughts

The findings in the latest report highlight a critical gap in the cybersecurity posture of UK organizations. With over one-third of CISOs ignoring key security guidance and many organizations lacking a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy, it's clear that companies must take a proactive approach to security, not just prevention, but recovery as well.

In particular, the rise of hybrid and mobile workforces presents new challenges for security professionals. The need to adopt a Zero Trust strategy has never been more pressing. Organizations must ensure that sensitive data remains protected even when employees are working from anywhere in the world.

As the digital landscape grows ever more complex, understanding the evolving risks is essential for businesses looking to protect their assets. Read more about how to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges in BankInfoSecurity's latest coverage.

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