New Research Reveals Three Quarters of Cybersecurity Incidents Occur Due to Unmanaged Assets
Trend Micro's latest research reveals that 73% of organizations have faced security incidents due to unmanaged assets, highlighting a critical gap in cybersecurity practices. The global study, surveying over 2,000 cybersecurity leaders, shows that while 91% of respondents recognize attack surface management's connection to business risk, only 43% use dedicated tools to manage it.
The research identifies key business impacts of poor asset management, including:
- Operational continuity (42%)
- Market competitiveness (39%)
- Customer trust and brand reputation (39%)
- Supplier relationships (39%)
- Employee productivity (38%)
- Financial performance (38%)
Notably, 55% of organizations lack continuous risk management processes, with only 27% of budgets allocated to attack surface risk management. The study, conducted across 21 countries, emphasizes the growing challenge of managing cyber-attack surfaces, especially with the rise of generative AI and IoT devices.
La ricerca più recente di Trend Micro rivela che il 73% delle organizzazioni ha subito incidenti di sicurezza a causa di asset non gestiti, evidenziando una lacuna critica nelle pratiche di cybersecurity. Lo studio globale, che ha coinvolto oltre 2.000 leader nel settore della sicurezza informatica, mostra che sebbene il 91% dei partecipanti riconosca il legame tra la gestione della superficie di attacco e il rischio aziendale, solo il 43% utilizza strumenti dedicati per gestirla.
La ricerca individua i principali impatti aziendali derivanti da una gestione inefficace degli asset, tra cui:
- Continuità operativa (42%)
- Competitività sul mercato (39%)
- Fiducia dei clienti e reputazione del brand (39%)
- Relazioni con i fornitori (39%)
- Produttività dei dipendenti (38%)
- Performance finanziaria (38%)
È importante sottolineare che il 55% delle organizzazioni non dispone di processi di gestione del rischio continui, e solo il 27% del budget è destinato alla gestione del rischio della superficie di attacco. Lo studio, condotto in 21 paesi, mette in evidenza la crescente difficoltà nella gestione delle superfici di attacco informatico, soprattutto con l’aumento dell’uso di AI generativa e dispositivi IoT.
La investigación más reciente de Trend Micro revela que el 73% de las organizaciones ha enfrentado incidentes de seguridad debido a activos no gestionados, destacando una brecha crítica en las prácticas de ciberseguridad. El estudio global, que encuestó a más de 2,000 líderes en ciberseguridad, muestra que aunque el 91% de los encuestados reconoce la relación entre la gestión de la superficie de ataque y el riesgo empresarial, solo el 43% utiliza herramientas específicas para gestionarla.
La investigación identifica los principales impactos comerciales de una mala gestión de activos, incluyendo:
- Continuidad operativa (42%)
- Competitividad en el mercado (39%)
- Confianza del cliente y reputación de la marca (39%)
- Relaciones con proveedores (39%)
- Productividad de los empleados (38%)
- Desempeño financiero (38%)
Es destacable que el 55% de las organizaciones carece de procesos continuos de gestión de riesgos, y solo el 27% del presupuesto se destina a la gestión del riesgo en la superficie de ataque. El estudio, realizado en 21 países, enfatiza el creciente desafío de gestionar las superficies de ciberataques, especialmente con el auge de la IA generativa y los dispositivos IoT.
Trend Micro의 최신 연구에 따르면, 73%의 조직이 관리되지 않은 자산으로 인해 보안 사고를 겪었으며, 이는 사이버 보안 관행의 심각한 허점을 드러냅니다. 전 세계 2,000명 이상의 사이버 보안 리더를 대상으로 한 조사에서 91%가 공격 표면 관리가 비즈니스 위험과 연관되어 있음을 인식하지만, 실제로는 43%만이 전용 도구를 사용하여 이를 관리하는 것으로 나타났습니다.
연구는 자산 관리 부실이 초래하는 주요 비즈니스 영향으로 다음을 꼽았습니다:
- 운영 연속성 (42%)
- 시장 경쟁력 (39%)
- 고객 신뢰 및 브랜드 평판 (39%)
- 공급업체 관계 (39%)
- 직원 생산성 (38%)
- 재무 성과 (38%)
특히 55%의 조직이 지속적인 위험 관리 프로세스를 갖추지 못했으며, 공격 표면 위험 관리에 할당된 예산은 단지 27%에 불과합니다. 21개국에서 실시된 이 연구는 생성형 AI와 IoT 기기의 증가로 인해 사이버 공격 표면 관리가 점점 더 어려워지고 있음을 강조합니다.
La dernière étude de Trend Micro révèle que 73% des organisations ont rencontré des incidents de sécurité liés à des actifs non gérés, soulignant une faille critique dans les pratiques de cybersécurité. L'étude mondiale, menée auprès de plus de 2 000 responsables en cybersécurité, montre que bien que 91% des répondants reconnaissent le lien entre la gestion de la surface d'attaque et le risque commercial, seulement 43% utilisent des outils dédiés pour la gérer.
L'étude identifie les principaux impacts commerciaux d'une mauvaise gestion des actifs, notamment :
- Continuité opérationnelle (42%)
- Compétitivité sur le marché (39%)
- Confiance des clients et réputation de la marque (39%)
- Relations avec les fournisseurs (39%)
- Productivité des employés (38%)
- Performance financière (38%)
Il est à noter que 55% des organisations ne disposent pas de processus de gestion des risques continus, et que seulement 27% du budget est alloué à la gestion des risques liés à la surface d'attaque. L'étude, réalisée dans 21 pays, souligne le défi croissant de la gestion des surfaces d'attaque cybernétiques, notamment avec la montée de l'IA générative et des dispositifs IoT.
Die neueste Forschung von Trend Micro zeigt, dass 73% der Organisationen Sicherheitsvorfälle aufgrund nicht verwalteter Assets erlebt haben, was eine kritische Lücke in den Cybersicherheitspraktiken aufzeigt. Die globale Studie, die über 2.000 Führungskräfte im Bereich Cybersicherheit befragte, zeigt, dass zwar 91% der Befragten den Zusammenhang zwischen Angriffssurface-Management und Geschäftsrisiko erkennen, aber nur 43% spezielle Tools zur Verwaltung einsetzen.
Die Forschung benennt wesentliche geschäftliche Auswirkungen schlechter Asset-Verwaltung, darunter:
- Betriebliche Kontinuität (42%)
- Marktwettbewerbsfähigkeit (39%)
- Kundenvertrauen und Markenreputation (39%)
- Lieferantenbeziehungen (39%)
- Mitarbeiterproduktivität (38%)
- Finanzielle Leistung (38%)
Bemerkenswert ist, dass 55% der Organisationen keine kontinuierlichen Risikomanagementprozesse haben und nur 27% des Budgets für das Management von Angriffssurface-Risiken bereitgestellt wird. Die Studie, die in 21 Ländern durchgeführt wurde, betont die wachsende Herausforderung bei der Verwaltung von Cyber-Angriffsflächen, insbesondere durch den Anstieg generativer KI und IoT-Geräte.
- High market awareness: 91% of organizations recognize attack surface management's connection to business risk
- Strong market opportunity: Only 43% of organizations currently use dedicated attack surface management tools, indicating significant growth potential
- Product relevance validated: 73% of surveyed organizations experienced security incidents due to unmanaged assets, confirming market need
- Low market penetration: Despite clear need, less than half (43%) of potential customers use dedicated tools
- Budget allocation concerns: Only 27% of organizations' budgets are dedicated to attack surface risk management
- Market education challenge: 77% of companies believe their current resources are adequate despite experiencing incidents, indicating resistance to new solutions
Trend Micro evaluation highlights alarmingly low use of attack surface management tools
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Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: "As far back as 2022, global organizations were worried that their cyber-attack surface was spiraling out of control. The challenge is even more pressing today. Yet while most understand the impact this is having on business risk, few are taking proactive security measures to mitigate that risk continuously. Managing cyber risk exposure should be a top priority for all businesses."
*Trend Micro commissioned Sapio Research to interview 2250 individuals with responsibility for IT and/or cybersecurity—across multiple verticals, organisation sizes and 21 countries in
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