When asked about their cybersecurity investment priorities for 2025, nearly half of respondents among business leaders worldwide highlighted data protection or data trust. In addition, 43 percent of respondents were planning to prioritize technology modernization, including cyberinfrastructure. Overall, 34 percent of respondents named ongoing security training a top investment priority for 2025.
Cybersecurity investment priorities for business leaders worldwide in 2025
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Data protection or data trust
48%
Modernization of technology, including cyber infrastructure
43%
Ongoing security training
34%
Ongoing improvements in risk posture based on cyber roadmap
30%
Remediation in the aftermath of recent cyber breaches or intrusions into the organization or industry
20%
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"The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following investments, if any, are you prioritising when allocating your organisation’s cyber budget in the next 12 months?"
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