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Global study reveals cybersecurity professionals believe a catastrophic data breach to their organization is inevitableWALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global cybersecurity study commissioned by Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), in partnership with Ponemon Institute, reveals a majority of senior-level IT professionals fully expect their organization will experience a catastrophic data breach that could greatly impact shareholder value. The 2018 Global Megatrends in Cybersecurity survey of 1,100 senior-level IT and IT security global practitioners also shows that despite growing threats, IT professionals believe cybersecurity is still not considered a strategic priority among senior leadership. "Our hope is that CISOs and senior leaders can use this report as a tool to start a deep dialogue about the critical need for cybersecurity within their organizations," said Raytheon Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy. "Every day the cyber threat is growing more sophisticated and aggressive, posing a real threat to global businesses across all sectors. To reduce risks, leaders must urgently work with their IT teams to identify potential vulnerabilities, develop an action plan and make the investments needed to protect the value of their organization." The study looks at how cyber trends have evolved since Raytheon first sponsored the research in 2015. It also asks security professionals in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and North Africa to identify future trends over the next three years. Key findings include:
"Conversations around cybersecurity resiliency are happening among our nation's top intelligence chiefs, yet business leaders still have not made cybersecurity a business priority," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of Ponemon Institute. "This important research reveals an urgent need for executives to appropriately address cyber threats against their organizations." For more detail and analysis of the full survey findings, please visit www.Raytheon.com/cybertrends2018 Methodology About the Ponemon Institute About Raytheon Media Contact View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-study-reveals-cybersecurity-professionals-believe-a-catastrophic-data-breach-to-their-organization-is-inevitable-300602078.html SOURCE Raytheon Company |