Cybersecurity has emerged as the biggest threat to modern enterprises, yet most organizations remain far from prepared to handle it. Business leaders are aware of the risks — financial losses, reputational harm, and operational disruptions but awareness has not translated into effective readiness.
A recent global survey conducted in early 2025 across North America, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific highlights this growing concern. With 600 respondents, including IT and security professionals, the study found that while executives admit to weak points in their defenses, they often lack a unified plan to build true resilience.
Where businesses fall short
Companies tend to focus heavily on protecting their data, ensuring quality, security, and proper governance. While crucial, these efforts alone are not enough. A resilient business must also address application security, identity management, supply chain safeguards, infrastructure defenses, and the ability to continue operations during an attack. Unfortunately, many firms still fall behind in tying all these dimensions into a cohesive strategy.
Why this matters now
Cyberattacks are no longer rare, one-off incidents. Nearly two-thirds of the organizations surveyed experienced at least one damaging cyber event in the past year. About one-third suffered multiple breaches in
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