It's that time of year when the team over at Mimecast releases their much-anticipated State of Email Security report. Covering data that spans the entirety of 2021, the report surveyed 1400 IT decision makers on everything from email-based threats to cybersecurity budgets.
Overall, the report indicates that 2021 was one of the worst on record for cybersecurity threats, due in part to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic. The overall cost of a data breach has increased, and phishing attacks and ransomware were the main sources of frustration for defensive teams.
In regards to overall business risk, a data point in the report for board-level attitudes on cyber risk from Gartner indicates that 88% of board members now consider cyber-based threats a significant organisational risk.
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Overall, the information within the report further illustrates what's being seen in the threat landscape so far this year. Cyber threats are on the rise, and ensuring your cybersecurity strategies are in line with reducing your own organisational risk is the most effective way to protect it. Need help with your cybersecurity implementation or strategic planning? Contact us to speak with one of our knowledgeable team.