1、NINTH ANNUAL COST OF CYBERCRIME STUDY UNLOCKING THE VALUE OF IMPROVED CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION Independently conducted by Ponemon Institute LLC and jointly developed by Accenture THE COST OF CYBERCRIME CONTENTS Foreword 4 The Cybercrime Evolution 6 Nation-state, Supply Chain and Information Threats
2、6 New Risks from Innovation and Growth 8 Humans Are Still the Weakest Link 9 Benchmarking Cybersecurity Investment 10 More Attacks and Higher Costs 10 The Value at Risk from Cybercrime 14 Assessing Levels of Investment 15 Improving Cybersecurity Protection 17 Every Type of Attack Is More Expensive 1
3、7 The Impact of Cyberattacks Is Rising 18 Targeted Investments Tackle Cybercrime 21 Security Technologies Can Make a Difference 24 Unlocking Cybersecurity Value 27 Three Steps to Unlock Cybersecurity Value 27 About the Research 30 Frequently Asked Questions 30 Framework 32 Benchmarking 36 Sample 38
4、Limitations 41 Contact Us 44 The ninth annual cost of cybercrime study helps to quantify the economic cost of cyberattacks by analyzing trends in malicious activities over time. By better understanding the impact associated with cybercrime, organizations can determine the right amount of investment
5、in cybersecurity. Looking back at the costs of cybercrime to date is helpfulbut looking forward, so that business leaders know how to best target their funds and resources, is even more beneficial. This report does just that. By understanding where they can achieve value in their cybersecurity effor
6、ts, business leaders can minimize the consequencesand even prevent future attacks. OUR STUDY HELPS ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS ONE OF SECURITYS BURNING PLATFORMS. WE REVEAL HOW IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION CAN REDUCE THE COST OF CYBERCRIME AND OPEN UP NEW REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES TO UNLOCK ECONOMIC