Half of companies don't allow cyber risks to stand in the way of them adopting new technology, but more than 1,500 in four said the risks outweigh the benefits, according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh. The authors surveyed one 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.
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.