C-Level Executives are a Weak Point for Cyber Security

Research suggests that C-Suite executives are specifically targeted as they often represent an organisation’s ‘weakest security link’ with the potential to generate maximum impact for the cyber criminal. A survey by GetApp has revealed that 72% of US senior executives have been targeted by cyber attacks in the last 18 months. These attacks have grown in frequency and sophistication, with impersonation scams up by 26%, and 27% involving AI-assisted deepfakes.?

Despite this, many organisations have not prioritised executive security training, though 87% of IT professionals believe senior executives require more training than other staff. As cyber security remains a top concern, companies must enhance security measures to protect their data.?

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