Data Dive: How Do You Stack Up?

The video discusses a survey conducted to assess how companies handle cybersecurity and cyber risk. Partnering with ESI ThoughtLab, data was collected from over 1,300 companies globally. The survey aimed to evaluate cybersecurity maturity using the NIST framework, revealing insights by industry and company size. Financial services were not the top performers, with energy and utilities scoring lowest. Larger companies showed better cybersecurity maturity. Investment in cybersecurity was analyzed, showing beginners spend more proportionally. The survey also explored perceptions of cyber risk, highlighting financial and operational risks. Future developments include a benchmarking tool and further data collection.

What was the primary goal of the survey conducted by ESI ThoughtLab?

• To create a new cybersecurity software

• To benchmark how companies handle cybersecurity and cyber risk

• To develop a new financial index

• To assess global economic trends

Which group of companies was NOT included in the survey?

• Financial services

• Automotive

• Technology

• Life sciences

Which industry was surprisingly not leading in cybersecurity according to the survey?

• Consumer markets

• Energy and utilities

• Financial services

• Technology

What is a significant challenge for smaller businesses in terms of cybersecurity?

• Lack of interest in cybersecurity

• Too many cybersecurity leaders

• High cost of building initial cybersecurity capabilities

• Excessive government regulations

What percentage of cybersecurity budgets is typically allocated to staff?

• 50%

• 33%

• 25%

• 10%

How do cybersecurity beginners compare to leaders in terms of spending on cybersecurity?

• Both spend the same amount

• Beginners spend less than leaders

• Beginners spend more than leaders

• Leaders spend twice as much as beginners

What is the most common way organizations view cyber risk?

• As a legal risk

• As a financial risk

• As a reputational risk

• As a technological risk

What percentage of cybersecurity leaders view reputational risk as a key concern?

• 41%

• 55%

• 19%

• 30%

What is a surprising finding about operational risk perception?

• It is viewed as a risk by only 55% of respondents

• It is viewed as a risk by 90% of respondents

• It is considered the most critical risk

• It is not considered a risk at all

How do cybersecurity leaders use their cybersecurity investments?

• To gain a competitive advantage

• To reduce costs

• To avoid legal issues

• To comply with regulations