Carbon Black commissioned a survey, undertaken by an independent research organisation, Opinion Matters in August 2019. 2012 CIOs, CTOs and CISOs were surveyed for this global research across multiple countries including: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and the UK. Companies are from a range of vertical industries including: financial, healthcare, government, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, oil and gas, professional services, and media/entertainment.

This research was conducted to understand the challenges and issues facing global businesses when it comes to escalating cyberattacks. Its purpose is to identify trends in hacking and malicious attacks and the financial and reputational impact any breaches have had on organisations. It examines global organisations’ approach to strengthening defences, ensuring confidence in their abilities to repel attacks and addressing concerns over the skills gap.