C-suite executives understand thatto transform theirbusinesses, they must embrace the integration of newtechnologies. Most rank improvement ofinformation security and business efficiency as their maingoals. Globally, executives indicate they are ready to embraceautomated processes as part of their security protocols.

SECURING NETWORKS IS CRITICAL TO PROTECTING BRAND REPUTATIONS

Executives are very concerned about the impact that security threats can have on business performance, pointing to the potential loss of customers, brand reputation and operational productivity. Many adjust budget priorities to better secure networks and prevent attacks. Events that most influence how executives view their companies’ security vulnerabilities include high-profile data breaches and nation-state attacks, cyber attacks on their organizations and governmental regulations.

RISK MANAGEMENT CALCULATIONS AFFECT SECURITY INVESTMENTS

C-suite professionals actively monitor what’s happening with their networks. They face tough choices when deciding whereto invest resources to propel their businesses forward.Reported instances of ransom attacks jumped dramatically over the past two years. As the demand for security professionals outpaces the supply, executives are increasingly looking to carriers or ISP/CSPs to manage security.