Half of companies do n't want cyber threats to stand in the way of them adopting new technologies , but one in four said the risks outweigh the benefits , according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh . The authors interviewed more than 1,500 senior business executives , and 79 % said cyber risk was " at least a top five " risk , more than economic uncertainty at 59 % . Cybersecurity index this year is estimated to be $ 124bn , according to Gartner .
Half of companies don't allow cyber risks to stand in the way of them adopting new technology, but one in four said the risks outweigh the benefits, according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh. The authors surveyed more than 1,500 senior business executives, and 79% said cyber risk was "at least a top five" worry, more than economic uncertainty at 59%. Cybersecurity spending this year is set to top $124bn, according to Gartner.