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NEW CYBERSECURITY SCORECARD REVEALS GLOBAL CYBER-RISK AND GDP CLOSELY LINKED
ecurityScorecard , a global leader
S in security ratings , has released one of the world ’ s first Cyber Resilience Scorecard . It provides an unprecedented view of global cybersecurity risk , arming leaders with data-driven insights to safeguard the world ’ s economies .
Key findings include :
Cyber risk vs . GDP : Economic prosperity improves cybersecurity
The study identified a strong correlation between a country ’ s cyber-risk exposure and GDP . The data underscores that a nation ’ s economic prosperity is deeply intertwined with its ability to navigate the complex landscape of cyberthreats .
Top 10 threat actor groups : The adversaries behind 44 % of incidents
The same 10 threat actor groups are behind 44 % of worldwide cyber incidents , including notable names like Cobalt Group , Sandworm Team and the notorious АРТ28 hacking group , also known as Pawn Storm , Fancy Bear and BlueDelta .
Geopolitical hotspots : Operational infrastructure concentrated in China and Russia
Threat groups operate globally , but their operational infrastructure is concentrated in some countries more than others , with 24 % originating from China and the Russian Federation accounting for 15 %. These insights shed light on the geopolitical dimensions of cyber conflict .
High-risk sectors : Tech titans in the crosshairs
Information services and technology industries experienced the majority of cyber incidents , closely followed by critical infrastructure , including telecommunications , financial services and government . This concentration of risk emphasises the importance of collaborative cyber-risk management , as these high-risk sectors face and contribute to rapidly increasing cyber-risk .
Interconnected supply chain risk : Navigating a complex matrix
The intricate interdependence among various industries within the supply chain further complicates the cybersecurity landscape . As cited by the new SEC cybersecurity incident disclosure requirements , SecurityScorecard research found that 98 % of organisations use a third party that has been breached .
“ Policymakers globally need to find new methods to assess national resilience and evaluate if policies and programmes enhance cyber resilience ,” said Rob Knake , former Deputy National Cyber Director in the United States . “ You can ’ t manage what you don ’ t measure . This inaugural Global Cyber Resilience Scorecard provides a groundbreaking benchmark that global leaders can use to continuously assess cyber defence efforts and communicate clearly with global stakeholders in understandable terms .”
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