A new report from Bitdefender has shown that a significant number of cybersecurity professionals face pressure to remain silent about data breaches, alongside mounting concerns regarding AI-driven cyber threats and persistent skills shortages in the industry.
The 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment Report is based on a survey of 1,200 IT and security professionals, covering companies with more than 500 employees in France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The findings highlight key issues and disconnects impacting the global security landscape.
Pressure to stay quiet
According to the report, 57.6% of those surveyed have been instructed to keep data breaches confidential, even when the professionals themselves believed the incidents should be reported to relevant authorities. This marks a 38% increase compared to the previous survey in 2023.
Pressure to remain silent varied by region, with the highest rates reported in Singapore (75.7%) and the United States (73.8%). The United Kingdom reported 58.1%, Italy 52.8%, Germany 48.4%, and France 35.4%.
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