managers responsible for IT, or someone with decision-making responsibilities in companies that provided their employees with training or awareness raising about
cyber security in the past 12 months.
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Original survey question: "What areas were covered in the cybersecurity training that your company organized in the past 12 months?"
Multiple answers were possible.
Citation formats
Top areas covered in companies' cybersecurity trainings in the EU 2024
Cybersecurity awareness has become a top priority for companies across the European Union, with ** percent of organizations focusing on this topic in their training programs. This emphasis on awareness reflects a growing recognition of the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital business environment. The high priority given to cybersecurity training aligns with broader trends in corporate attitudes towards digital safety, as evidenced by the fact that ** percent of large EU companies consider cybersecurity a very high or fairly high priority.
Sector-specific cybersecurity priorities
The importance of cybersecurity varies across different industry sectors. In the service activities and education, health, and social work sectors, ** percent of companies view cybersecurity as a very high or fairly high priority. This figure drops slightly to ** percent for companies in the industry sector. These sector-specific differences highlight the varying levels of perceived risk and the need for tailored cybersecurity approaches across different industries.
Geographic variations in cybersecurity attitudes
Cybersecurity priorities and practices show significant variations across EU member states. In Ireland and Malta, nearly ** percent of companies consider cybersecurity a very high priority. However, in Romania, the majority of companies view cybersecurity as a low or very low priority, primarily due to cost concerns. This disparity in attitudes is also reflected in public opinion, with ** percent of adults in Malta believing improved cybersecurity is important for the future use of technologies, compared to only ** percent in Romania. These geographic differences underscore the need for targeted cybersecurity education and support across the EU.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
European Commission. (July 22, 2024). Main topics of focus during cybersecurity trainings in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/
European Commission. "Main topics of focus during cybersecurity trainings in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024 ." Chart. July 22, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/
European Commission. (2024). Main topics of focus during cybersecurity trainings in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024 . ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/
European Commission. "Main Topics of Focus during Cybersecurity Trainings in Companies in The European Union (Eu) in 2024 ." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 22 Jul 2024, /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/
European Commission, Main topics of focus during cybersecurity trainings in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Main topics of focus during cybersecurity trainings in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024 [Graph], European Commission, July 22, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1498056/eu-cybersecurity-training-topics-in-companies/