Most pressing cyber security issues according to infosec professionals worldwide 2018
Which IT security tasks are you facing the most pressure to address?
This statistic ranks the most pressing cyber security issues according to IT security professionals worldwide as of January 2018. During the survey period, 17 percent of respondents stated that the identification of vulnerabilities was the most pressure-filled security responsibility for them.
Which IT security tasks are you facing the most pressure to address?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Preventing malware, including ransomware | 22% |
| Identifying vulnerabilities | 17% |
| Preventing social engineering and phishing attacks | 13% |
| Patching vulnerabilities | 12% |
| Strengthening passwords and remote access | 11% |
| Detecting malicious activity and compromises | 11% |
| Managing network-connected devices (including IoT and mobile) and remote users | 10% |
| Containing and responding to incidents and breaches | 4% |
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