Over a Third of Cyberattacks Result in Job Losses

Over a Third of Cyberattacks Result in Job Losses

September 13, 2024 at 02:20PM

In the past year, over half of organizations experienced cyber threats, with larger companies being more susceptible. These incidents led to job losses, as reported by 37% of surveyed UK IT professionals. Databarracks’ Data Health Check highlighted the impact of cyber-attacks on downtime and data loss, particularly for larger businesses. The survey underscores the personal impact and emphasizes the need for well-trained and informed staff. Source: https://ift.tt/AYlTqBv

Key takeaways from the meeting notes:

– Over half of organizations have been impacted by cyber threats in the past 12 months, with larger companies being particularly susceptible.
– Cyber incidents have resulted in job losses, with 37% of surveyed UK IT, resilience, and cyber security professionals reporting dismissals due to cyber-attacks.
– Databarracks’ Data Health Check (DHC) found that cyber-attacks are the leading cause of downtime and data loss for organizations.
– Larger businesses are five times more likely to experience data loss due to cyber incidents.
– Cyber-attacks have a significant personal impact, leading to job losses and uncertainty among staff about the future of their company and their job security.
– It’s crucial for organizations to keep their staff well-trained and appropriately informed in the event of a cyber incident.

Read more details from the Data Health Check 2024: [Data Health Check 2024](https://ift.tt/AYlTqBv)

Download the full DHC report here: [DHC Report](https://ift.tt/BRvdzmq)

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