Vast majority of Irish businesses express concern over cybersecurity threats [Video]

86% of Irish businesses have expressed heightened concern over cybersecurity threats.

The findings come from the HLB Ireland 2024 Cybersecurity Report, which sheds light on the increasing concerns of Irish businesses amid a growing cyber threat landscape.

The findings underscore the urgency for enterprises to prioritise robust security frameworks and enhance their resilience in the face of evolving risks.

Key findings from the report include:

• 86% of those surveyed expressed heightened concern over cybersecurity threats.
• 39% of companies report increased attacks, with 29% indicating that the impacts have become more severe.
• Nearly two-thirds of businesses consider cybersecurity a major strategic priority, with discussions frequently occurring at senior leadership levels.
• 24% of organisations have implemented ongoing cybersecurity awareness training programmes, an increase from 20% in the previous year.
• Only one-third of firms describe themselves as “very confident” in recovering quickly from a cyber-attack.
• Despite the rapid pace of AI advancements, only 29%of companies have implemented the necessary security and governance controls to manage …