The State of Cybersecurity 2024 Trends Report

The State of Cybersecurity: 2024 Trends Report presents findings from a survey conducted among 1,000 IT and security decision-makers across various regions. The report identifies key trends in cybersecurity threats, mitigation strategies, and organizational readiness. It highlights that ransomware remains a significant concern, with 45% of organizations reporting victimization in the past year. Business email compromise (BEC) is also noted as a prevalent attack method, affecting 70% of organizations surveyed. The report emphasizes the importance of incident readiness, with nearly two-thirds of organizations having formal incident response plans. Additionally, it discusses the growing adoption of cyber insurance, with 95% of organizations either having or planning to obtain a policy. The document outlines the challenges organizations face, including the need for improved detection of breaches and the impact of insider threats. Overall, the report underscores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the necessity for organizations to enhance their resilience against cyber threats.