Capgemini Consulting's 2015 benchmarking study assesses the state of information security among companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, highlighting a significant gap between security priorities and business goals. While top management attention to information security is high, 75% of businesses fail to integrate it into key decision-making processes, indicating a need for improved alignment and awareness programs. The study reveals that 56% of companies anticipate increasing their security budgets amid rising cyber threats and a mounting need for effective security measures.