The source surveyed 600 board directors from organizations of 5,000 employees or more across different industries in 12 countries. 50 board directors were interviewed in each market, which included the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, and Mexico.
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Global biggest concerns of board members regarding cybercrime 2023
A 2023 survey among board members of worldwide organizations showed that 36 percent are concerned that their internal data will become public due to a cyber attack. Respondents also stated that reputational damage and disruption to operations were among the most concerning outcomes a cyber attack could have on their organization. In an earlier survey, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) of worldwide organizations mentioned significant downtime as the most concerning consequence of a material cyberattack.
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Proofpoint. (September 8, 2023). Most concerning consequences of cyber incidents according to board members worldwide as of June 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1367473/concerns-of-board-directors-cybercrime-global/
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