In 2012, over 267 million data records were compromised in 2,644 reported security incidents, up 117% from the previous year. The majority of breaches occurred in the business sector, accounting for 85% of incidents and over 60% of records exposed. Hacking was the most common breach method, while malware and physical attacks were also significant risks. A skills gap in information security staffing has emerged as a major issue, with over 80% of organizations finding it difficult to hire qualified professionals and over 90% believing staffing issues increase security risks. Training for existing employees is important to address accidental insider breaches from user error and close skills gaps that threaten organizations' ability to implement effective security defenses.