A Record Year for Cyber Attacks: Insights from 2021 Cyberthreat Defense Report

Register now to download CyberEdge’s eighth annual Cyberthreat Defense Report – a comprehensive review of the perceptions of 1,200 IT security professionals representing 17 countries and 19 industries. Key insights from this year’s report include: • A record 86% of organizations suffered from a successful cyberattack last year • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major reprioritization of new IT security investments at half of the organizations • A record 69% of organizations were compromised by ransomware last year • 57% of ransomware victims paid ransoms last year, encouraging cybercriminals to increase their attacks • Malware, ransomware, and spear-phishing are the most-feared threats • Low employee awareness and lack of skilled personnel inhibit IT security’s success The Cyberthreat Defense Report provides the most geographically comprehensive view of IT security perceptions in our industry. Use the findings to benchmark your company’s security posture, operating budget, product investments, and best practices against peers in your industry and region.