More than 90 percent of global organisations reported the volume of phishing attacks have increased or stayed the same in past 12 months
Mimecast Limited has released its second-annual State of Email Security report. The report identifies the latest email-borne threats facing organisations of all sizes and industries globally.
Cyberattacks are on the rise. In fact, more than 85% of Australian organisations reported seeing the volume of phishing attacks increase over the last twelve months, while 41% said they saw the volume of impersonation attacks rise. Making cybersecurity a priority should start from the top, yet this isn’t always the case: 33% of respondents said their C-level executive sent sensitive data in response to a phishing attack, and 58% admitted that their management teams aren’t knowledgeable enough to identify and stop an impersonation attempt.
“Email-based attacks are constantly evolving and this research demonstrates the need for organisations to adopt a cyber resilience strategy that goes beyond a defence-only approach. This is more than just an ‘IT problem,’ said Peter Bauer, chief executive officer of Mimecast. “It requires an organisation-wide effort that brings together many stakeholders, puts the right security solutions in place and empowers employees – from the C-suite to the reception desk – to be the last line of defence.”
Mimecast conducted the research with Vanson Bourne on the state of organisations’ cybersecurity, their expectations and needs and what attacks they’ve seen increase. Findings within the report are based on responses received from 800 IT decision makers and C-level executives globally and reveals attitudes, behaviours, confidence and preparedness levels of security professionals – and the C-suite – when it comes to dealing with these threats.
Download the State of Email Security 2018 Report here.
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Mimecast (NASDAQ: MIME) makes business email and data safer for thousands of customers and their millions of employees worldwide. Founded in 2003, the company’s next-generation cloud-based security, archiving and continuity services protect email and deliver comprehensive email risk management.
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