A new survey has found that 64% of C-Suite executives in cybersecurity or data center roles view data breaches and ransomware attacks as the top threat to companies over the next decade.
The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Per Scholas, also found that “more than half (56%) of companies have already defended against a hacking attempt, 43% have experienced a data breach, and 14% have fallen victim to a successful hack.”
Additionally, less than half of employees think their company is well-equipped to defend itself against cyberattacks, while nearly all of them would be open to participating in more training.
“The survey also looked at the perspective of employees working in tech and found that of the 1,000 polled, only 48% believe that their company is ‘very prepared’ to prevent cybersecurity attacks,” the researchers write. “Moreover, only about half of the employees surveyed (51%) are ‘very aware’ of their company’s cybersecurity efforts. The good news? If given the opportunity, 88% said they would participate in additional training — with the average respondent willing to invest just under two hours per week, or 7.1 hours per month.”
Cybersecurity remains a top concern as organizations adopt AI-driven technologies. Employee training can help organizations keep up with the evolving threat landscape.
“AI is finding its way into everything from day-to-day workloads to big-picture strategy, yet cybersecurity concerns remain front and center in the AI economy,” said Brittany Murrey, Executive Vice President of Talent Solutions at Per Scholas.
“Our research suggests employees are ready and willing to upskill in order to protect sensitive data, which is a crucial step. By offering comprehensive training and staying ahead of evolving threats, businesses can embrace AI innovations without sacrificing security.”
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