Cyber Security Statistics For 2022

Cyber Security Statistics For 2022
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Every subsequent year, global cybercrime rates show that the threat is only getting worse and we are, frankly, still unable to fully fight back against countless attacks targeting both businesses and government departments.

The numbers below are illustrative of the problem of data security in the 2022 digital landscape.

  • In 2022, the global average cost of a data breach has surged to
    $4.35 million, the highest ever recorded.
  • 2021 saw 50% more weekly cyber-attacks on businesses than
    2020. Education and Research was the most targeted sector.
  • By 2025, cyber attackers are expected to weaponise operational
    technology environments to harm or kill humans.
  • Hackers can successfully infiltrate 93% of corporate networks and
    access internal systems in just two days.
  • On average, in 2022, security teams require 277 days to detect
    and contain a data breach.
  • A single successful attack costs businesses of all sizes roughly
    $200,000. 60% of small and medium-sized enterprises that
    suffered a cyber security incident go out of business within six
    months. 
  • 82% of CIOs believe their companies are vulnerable to
    cyberattacks targeting software supply chains.

These alarming facts and statistics portray how important it is for businesses to adapt their infrastructures to repel cyberthreats.

Contact German Standard cybersecurity experts to let them evaluate your business processes and risks and provide a custom solution based on your unique requirements.