Most critical cybersecurity skills for companies in the EU 2024

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Alexandra Borgeaud,
Oct 15, 2024

According to a 2024 survey, one-fourth of respondents in the EU stated that carrying out working-life practices of data protection and privacy issues was the most important cybersecurity skill for their company. Additionally, over 20 percent considered analyzing, assessing, and reviewing software or hardware security the most important cybersecurity skill for their business.

Most critical cybersecurity skills for companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024

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Release date

July 2024

Region

EU

Survey time period

24 April to 17 May 2024

Number of respondents

12,916 respondents

Special properties

managers responsible for IT, or someone with decision-making responsibilities in the company.

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original survey question: "Which of the following cybersecurity skills are most important in your company?"

Multiple answers were possible

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