Australian Organisations Identify Their Top Cyber Threats With Only Half Able To Stop Them

Top Cyber Threats

A global survey from CyberArk, 50% of organisations believe attackers can infiltrate their networks each time they try. The CyberArk Global Advanced Threat Landscape 2019 Report revealed less than half of organisations have a privileged access security strategy in place for DevOps, IoT, RPA and other technologies that are foundational to digital security risk initiatives.  Attackers can exploit legitimate privileged access to move laterally across a network to conduct reconnaissance and progress their mission.
 

Top Security Risk Threats According to Respondents

78% identified hackers in their top three greatest threats to critical assets which includes organised crime - 46%, hacktivists - 46% and privileged insiders - 41%.60% cited external attacks which includes phishing, ransomware 59% and Shadow IT - 45%.

Industries of Higher Risk
Some industries simply have higher security risk profiles due to the nature of their work. Examples include construction businesses, entertainment venues, industries that deal with vulnerable persons (such as aged care), and any other business that may attract adverse behaviour from those with opposing ideologies - such as RSL clubs, places of worship and sporting organisations.

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Source: https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/survey-only-half-of-organisations-believe-they-can-stop-cyber-attacks/