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19 April 2023
Respondents were asked about their approach to cyber security and any breaches or attacks over the 12 months before the interview. Main survey interviews took place between October 2022 and January 2023. Qualitative follow up interviews took place in December 2022 and January 2023.
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The survey is part of the government’s National Cyber Strategy 2002.
There is a wide range of free government cyber security guidance and information for businesses, including details of free online training and support.
The survey was carried out by Ipsos UK. The report has been produced by Ipsos on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (2018), as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The UKSA has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.
The document above contains a list of ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours.
The Lead Analyst for this release is Emma Johns. For any queries please contact cybersurveys@dsit.gov.uk.
For media enquiries only, please contact the press office on 020 7215 1000.
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This study analyzes cybersecurity issues across the UK, using data from an independent sample of 850,000 individuals and organizations during the 12 months leading up to July 2024. With cybersecurity breaches affecting 50% of small businesses, 70% of medium businesses, 74% of large businesses, and up to 66% of charities, the findings highlight the increasing threat of ransomware (45%), phishing attacks (30%), and challenges related to GDPR compliance (15%). These insights provide a comprehensive view of how cybersecurity challenges impact businesses and individuals across the region.
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Explore key cybersecurity attack statistics, including breach frequency, attack types, industry impact, data loss, and defense trends!
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TwitterAs of January 2024, about ** percent of organizations in the United Kingdom reported experiencing a data breach accident once a month. A further ** percent said they had encountered a data breach event less than once a month in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, ** percent said they had experienced a data breach incident once a week.
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TwitterThe Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2024 (CSBS) was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches. The aim of the survey was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online. Details of changes for the 2024 survey can be found in the Technical Annex documentation.
These surveys have been conducted annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber-secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the DSIT as part of the National Cyber Security Programme.
The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds data from 2018 onwards.
Further information and additional publications can be found on the GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 web page.
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TwitterAs of January 2024, around 58 percent of large companies in the United Kingdom (UK) had experienced cybercrime within the past year. Medium businesses ranked second, with 45 percent of companies experiencing cybercrime. Overall, about 22 percent of UK businesses stated having experienced any form of cybercrime in the preceding year.
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The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, (CSBS) is run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches.. The aim of the survey is to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online.
These surveys have been conducted annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the DCMS as part of the government's £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy 2022 to protect and promote the UK in cyber space.
The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds datasets on each specific year from 2018 onwards.
Cyber Security Breaches Survey: Combined Dataset, 2016-2022 includes data from 2016 to 2022. This is cross-sectional data only and not all variables are included in all years. For longitudinal data, please access the Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey: Wave 1, 2021 (available from the UK Data Archive under SN 8969) and onwards.
Further information and additional publications can be found on the GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey webpage.
Views, experiences and behaviours of organisations (UK businesses and charities) on cyber security and cyber security breaches.
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The UK Cybersecurity Market Report is Segmented by Offering (Solutions [Application Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Endpoint Security, and More], and Services), Deployment Mode (Cloud, and On-Premise), End-User Industry (BFSI, Government and Public Sector, and More), End-User Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, and Small and Medium Enterprises). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value in USD.
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TwitterAs of 2024, ** percent of businesses that encountered the most disruptive cybersecurity breaches or attacks in the last 12 months in the United Kingdom (UK) reported them to banks, building societies, or credit card companies. A further **** percent reported it to the internet or network service provider.
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Explore top remote work cybersecurity statistics: data breach costs, remote risks, training gaps, and AI-driven threat trends!
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Explore key cybersecurity statistics, including threat types, breach frequency, industry impact, defense strategies, and global trends!
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Discover alarming AI cyber attacks statistics, explore rising threats, attack types, industry impact, and how AI is used in cybercrime!
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TwitterThe Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2021 (CSBS) was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the survey was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online. Details of changes for the 2021 survey can be found in the Technical Annex documentation.
These surveys have been conducted annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the DCMS as part of the National Cyber Security Programme.
The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds data from 2018 onwards.
Further information and additional publications can be found on the "http://GOV.UK" target="_blank"> GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2021 webpage.
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TwitterA survey conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) from September 2023 to January 2024 found that around 13 percent of businesses that had identified a data breach incident or a cyberattack in the preceding 12 months had seen at least one outcome after the incident. The most common were the situations where the website or online services were taken down or made slower and the temporary loss of access to files or networks.
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Discover key small business cybersecurity statistics, including attack frequency, vulnerabilities, protection measures, and financial impact!
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The UK cybersecurity market is booming, projected to reach £X billion by 2033, driven by digitalization and rising cyber threats. Explore market trends, key players (IBM, Cisco, Trend Micro), and growth opportunities in cloud security, data security, and more. Recent developments include: February 2023 - Jordan and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their cybersecurity partnership. Bassam Maharmeh, the director of Jordan's National Center for Cyber Security, and Bridget Brind, the British ambassador to Jordan, signed the agreement. According to the NCSC, the agreement highlights the nations' dedication to safeguarding the financial, social, and security benefits of utilizing a safe and open cyberspace., January 2023 - Chorus and TD SYNNEX signed a cyber security partnership to deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients. The cooperation is a key component of Chorus' overarching objective of aiding partners and clients by building a UK-based 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operation Center that will leverage Microsoft Sentinel's sophisticated capabilities.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Demand for Digitalization and Scalable IT Infrastructure, Need to tackle risks from various trends such as third-party vendor risks, the evolution of MSSPs, and adoption of cloud-first strategy. Potential restraints include: Increasing Demand for Digitalization and Scalable IT Infrastructure, Need to tackle risks from various trends such as third-party vendor risks, the evolution of MSSPs, and adoption of cloud-first strategy. Notable trends are: Cloud Deployment Segment is Expected to Register a Significant Growth in the Market.
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TwitterAs of January 2024, around ** percent of businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) encountered disruptive cybersecurity breaches or cyberattacks in the last 12 months. This is a notable increase since 2022, when the figure stood at only ** percent.
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TwitterThe Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2018 was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches. Its aim was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online.
The data has been collected annually since 2016 to understand the views of organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including what measures and initiatives should be taken to ensure that key messages get across to businesses and charities so that they are cyber secure.
The underlying data is useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations (rather than averages) and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards.
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The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2021 (CSBS) was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the survey was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online. Details of changes for the 2021 survey can be found in the Technical Annex documentation.
These surveys have been conducted annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the DCMS as part of the National Cyber Security Programme.
The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds data from 2018 onwards.
Further information and additional publications can be found on the "http://gov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2021 webpage.
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Geographic coverage: UK.
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| Date published | Ad hoc detail | Data tables |
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| January 2024 | Cyber security practices among organisations who do/ do not adhere to Cyber Essentials |
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TwitterThe government has surveyed UK businesses, charities and educational institutions to find out how they approach cyber security and gain insight into the cyber security issues they face. The research informs government policy on cyber security and how government works with industry to build a prosperous and resilient digital UK.
19 April 2023
Respondents were asked about their approach to cyber security and any breaches or attacks over the 12 months before the interview. Main survey interviews took place between October 2022 and January 2023. Qualitative follow up interviews took place in December 2022 and January 2023.
UK
The survey is part of the government’s National Cyber Strategy 2002.
There is a wide range of free government cyber security guidance and information for businesses, including details of free online training and support.
The survey was carried out by Ipsos UK. The report has been produced by Ipsos on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (2018), as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The UKSA has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.
The document above contains a list of ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours.
The Lead Analyst for this release is Emma Johns. For any queries please contact cybersurveys@dsit.gov.uk.
For media enquiries only, please contact the press office on 020 7215 1000.