This report was authored by Rick McElroy from WMW are and published April 2021. Based on a survey of 3,542 information technology executives, the report deals with the challenges and issues facing businesses worldwide when it comes to escalating cyberattacks. It identifies trends in hacking and malicious attacks, and the impact of security breaches on organizations’ finances and reputation. Insights are provided on organizations’ plans for securing new technology, adopting a cloud-first security strategy, and dealing with the complexity of the current cybersecurity management environment.

Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Post-COVID-19, Ransomware