The high-speed, always-on digital ecosystem is evolving. As you build your next-generation enterprise on platforms that offer unprecedented power, convenience and economy, keep in mind that cybercriminals are evolving, too.
To grasp today’s cybersecurity landscape, keep a close eye on emerging and persistent risks.
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Today, significant cybersecurity breaches have become so commonplace that it’s easy to gloss over headlines and move on. But the attacks that quickly fade from the news cycle still leave a significant mark. McKinsey reports that 47 percent of c-suite executives claim their company experienced a cyberattack. Of those affected, over a quarter rated the damage as “high” or “severe.” Only 11 percent said the impact had “little or no effect.”
To grasp today’s cybersecurity landscape, keep a close eye on emerging and persistent risks.
Attackers look for value
Cybercriminals are increasingly looking for higher-value targets. While breaches of retail and hospitality chains still make headlines because they affect millions of consumers, security experts have developed toolkits to manage the consequences—making these attacks less lucrative for hackers….
