Preventing cybercriminals pays off
Companies with early hacking detection initiatives improve their Security Effectiveness Score (SES) by more than half.
When companies launch initiatives that put a stop to cyber criminals before they can even attack, their security improves significantly. This is shown in a study by the consulting firm Accenture and of the Ponemon Institutes.
For the study, 237 companies worldwide were surveyed on the subject of cyber security. The conclusion: companies that prevent attacks from occurring in the first place thanks to cross-company early detection strategies were able to improve their Security Effectiveness Score (SES) by more than half (53 %) last year. Purely reactive companies, on the other hand, improved by only 2%.
The Ponemon Institute's Security Effectiveness Score (SES) is based on a total of 48 security features and practices.
The study identified two ideal types: "Leapfrogs" versus "Laggards". The so-called leapfrogs align their security goals with the company's goals. They focus on security innovation and proactively manage potential cybersecurity risks. The Laggards are different: they rely on traditional prevention and compliance.
The Link to the study (in English)
