More commitment needed

Trend Micro publishes new study results on how companies deal with cyber risks. Despite widespread concern about the increasing threats, only about half of the German IT teams surveyed (51 percent, 57 percent globally) talk to management about cyber risks at least once a week, according to the study. "It used to take months or even years for cybercriminals to discover and exploit a vulnerability for themselves"explains Richard Werner, Business Consultant at Trend Micro.

"Today, it may well be a matter of hours or even less. At 51 percent of companies, more executives than ever are now aware of their responsibility to be fully informed on an ongoing basis. That's a step in the right direction and demonstrates the importance that cybersecurity plays in businesses, and that it's growing all the time. But given the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, business leaders often feel overwhelmed by this. IT managers therefore need to clearly and comprehensibly explain where there is a risk to the business and how best to manage it."