The 'Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022' revealed that the most common threat vector was phishing attempts, reported by 83 per cent of businesses.
The annual survey is intended to be a useful research study for UK cyber resilience, aligning with the National Cyber Strategy. It is primarily used to inform government policy on cyber security, making the UK cyber space a secure place to do business.
The study explores the policies, processes and approaches to cyber security for businesses, charities and educational institutions. It also considers the different cyber attacks these organisations face, as well as how these organisations are impacted and respond.
While the 39 per cent of UK businesses which identified a cyber attack is a consistent figure with recent years, the survey also noted that enhanced cyber security leads to higher identification of attacks, suggesting that less cyber-mature organisations may be underreporting.
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