Kaspersky survey finds 75% of firms plan to boost IT security
The poll of 1,800 security specialists in 18 countries also found 99% treat IT security as a core business function.
Kaspersky has published survey results showing that 75% of companies worldwide plan to strengthen their IT security functions within the next year, according to dailysecu.com. The study covered 1,800 IT security specialists and decision-makers across 18 countries.
The survey found that 99% of the companies surveyed regard IT security as a core business function. Willingness to invest varied by company size: 78% of mid-sized companies and 83% of large enterprises said they would strengthen IT security over the next 12 months.
By industry, 79% of IT companies and 76% of telecom companies indicated they would increase cybersecurity investment. Among large enterprises, manufacturing led at 84%, followed by IT at 82% and banking, financial services and insurance at 79%.
Regionally, Latin America stood at 79% and Asia-Pacific at 78%.
The survey also points to a staffing constraint: for some companies, hiring a suitable security expert takes more than six months. Kaspersky pointed to training programs as a response, including "Cybersecurity. Entry Level", Kaspersky Academy courses and Cyber Pathways.
Threats drive the focus
According to the article, the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats has made strengthening corporate IT security a key challenge.
Quick answers
How many companies did Kaspersky survey?
Kaspersky surveyed 1,800 IT security specialists and decision-makers across 18 countries.
What share of large enterprises plan to strengthen IT security?
83% of large enterprises said they will strengthen IT security in the next 12 months, compared with 78% of mid-sized companies.
What training programs did Kaspersky propose?
Kaspersky proposed "Cybersecurity. Entry Level", Kaspersky Academy courses and Cyber Pathways.