This statistic presents the global opinion on the role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018. During the survey period, 73 percent of respondents agreed that businesses were fully aware of the cyber security risks they were facing, but were more focused on profits than addressing security needs.
Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018
Characteristic
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Businesses should be doing more to actively protect customers against cyber security threats
4%
11%
40%
45%
Businesses are fully aware of the cyber security threats they face but are more focused on profits than security needs
6%
21%
48%
25%
Given the lack of resources businesses are having when it comes to cyber security, it is appropriate for govt to step in
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IBM. (April 16, 2018). Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/
IBM. "Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018." Chart. April 16, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/
IBM. (2018). Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/
IBM. "Role of Businesses and Government regarding Cyber Security According to Internet Users Worldwide as of March 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Apr 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/
IBM, Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/ (last visited December 24, 2024)
Role of businesses and government regarding cyber security according to internet users worldwide as of March 2018 [Graph], IBM, April 16, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/880996/opinion-business-government-role-cyber-security-worldwide/
