Peer Report from Critical Start Explores Cyber Risk Landscape

August 5, 2024 | Critical Start’s second annual Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report reveals that 86% of cybersecurity professionals now see unknown cyber risks as their top concern—up 17% from last year. The report highlights the need for proactive risk management, as traditional security measures are proving inadequate. Key findings include:

• Cyber Breaches on the Rise: 83% of professionals reported breaches despite existing security measures.
• Growing Expertise Gap: 50% cite a lack of cyber expertise as a challenge, up from 37% last year.
• Proactive Measures: 99% plan to adopt managed cyber risk reduction solutions to stay ahead of threats.

Randy Watkins, CTO at Critical Start, emphasizes the importance of data-driven insights and proactive strategies, noting that traditional security measures alone are no longer sufficient.

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