State of Cybersecurity in 2024: Insights and Trends from Leading Reports
ConnectWise | The State of SMB Cybersecurity in 2024
Eroding Confidence Amid Rising Cyber Incidents:
A staggering 78% of SMBs fear a severe cyberattack could drive them out of business. This anxiety is driven by the reality that 56% have already faced at least one cyberattack this year, with 89% expecting to be targeted within the next six months.
Veeam | 2024 Ransomware Trends Report
Ransomware: Leading Cause of IT Outages:
Ransomware continues to be the primary cause of IT outages, with 41% of data compromised during cyberattacks. Alarmingly, 63% of organizations risk reintroducing infections while recovering from ransomware or major IT disasters.
Trellix | Mind of the CISO: Decoding the GenAI Impact
AI Regulations and Nation-State Threats:
A significant 97% of respondents are worried about evolving AI regulations, particularly the potential for AI to enable nation-states to implant advanced persistent threats (APTs) within their infrastructure.
Jumio | Jumio 2024 Online Identity Study
Daily Concerns Over Deepfakes and Fraud:
Nearly 72% of respondents are worried about being deceived by deepfakes into revealing sensitive information or money. Additionally, 79% fear falling victim to data breaches, and 77% are concerned about account takeover attacks.
Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO
Rising Concern Over Cyber Attacks and AI:
In 2024, 70% of CISOs feel at risk of a significant cyberattack within the next year, up from 68% in 2023. Additionally, 54% believe generative AI poses a security risk to their organization.
CyberArk | 2024 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report
AI-Powered Tools and Cyber Risk:
A notable 93% of respondents expect AI-powered tools to introduce new cyber risks to their organizations within the next year.
Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study
Lagging Zero Trust Adoption in the US:
While 62% of organizations have started their zero trust journey, only 48% of US organizations have done so. This gap leaves them vulnerable, with 46% citing hacker exposure of sensitive data as their top concern.
Ping Identity | Fighting The Next Major Digital Threat: AI and Identity Fraud Protection Take Priority
Identity Verification and AI Concerns:
A concerning 97% of organizations face challenges with identity verification, with 52% highly worried about credential compromise and 54% fearing AI will increase identity fraud. Only 52% are confident in detecting deepfakes of their CEOs.
Check Point | 2024 Cloud Security Report
Escalating Cloud Security Concerns:
A significant 91% of respondents are alarmed by sophisticated cyber threats, including zero-day attacks. Furthermore, 96% reported concerns about effectively managing cloud risks, showing a notable increase from previous years.
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