The global findings reveal that nearly three-quarters (73%) of those surveyed feel at risk of a material cyber attack, a notable increase from 65% in 2022. In contrast, a year-over-year comparison shows that while almost half of UK board members (44%) feel their organization is at risk of a material cyber attack, they are in fact much less concerned about this risk than previously (76% in 2022).
With geopolitical tensions, rises in disruptive ransomware and supply chain attacks, the threat landscape remains volatile, and cyber security continues to be a priority for board members globally. The emerging risk of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are also a concern: 59% of global board members believe that generative AI is a security risk for their organization.
73% of board members view cyber security as a priority, 72% believe their board clearly understands the cyber risks they face, and 70% believe they have adequately invested in cyber security.
The Cybersecurity: The 2023 Board Perspective report examines global, third-party survey responses from 659 board members at organizations with 5,000 or more employees across different industries.
