2022 France Cybersecurity Census
Understand the transforming landscape of cybersecurity in France – including the growing threats organizations face and the strategies used to overcome them.
Key Takeaways
Cyber Attacks and Impacts
Cyber attacks are severely impacting businesses of all sizes and sectors, and show no signs of slowing down.
Finding: The average cost of a cyber attack remained under €100,000.
Cybersecurity Investments and Tools
Despite awareness of growing threats, organizations are falling short in cybersecurity investments and tools, leaving them exposed.
Finding: 29% of respondents leave it entirely to employees to set their own passwords.
Cybersecurity Leadership
The majority of the C-suite recognizes how essential cybersecurity is for their business, but struggle to source the skilled workforce needed.
Finding: 38% of respondents see rising external threats as one of their top 3 concerns.
Cybersecurity in Company Culture
IT leaders must cultivate a culture of transparency and understanding of key cybersecurity concepts.
Finding: Nearly half (47%) of respondents have been aware of a cyber attack and not reported it.
"This research demonstrates that cyber attacks present a profound threat. Preventative measures, in the form of investment, education, and cultural shifts, will be essential for businesses to drive resilience and protect their organisations from cybercriminals."
