2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey Results

The document is a report detailing the findings from the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey, which collects expert opinions on cybersecurity trends and challenges anticipated for the upcoming year. It outlines the top security risks identified by respondents, including phishing, malware, and social engineering, as well as the challenges organizations face in executing their security strategies, such as budget limitations and skills shortages. The report also presents key cybersecurity initiatives for 2025, emphasizing the importance of improving security culture and awareness. Additionally, it discusses the adoption rates of various compliance frameworks, highlighting that while the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is the most widely followed, overall adoption remains below 60%. The survey aims to provide insights that can assist cybersecurity decision-makers in developing effective strategies to combat evolving threats in the coming year.