A survey of 230 decision-makers from UK enterprises indicates that 74% acknowledge the increasing complexity of cyber security. Most companies are outsourcing resources and enhancing their security budgets, with 70% emphasizing growing boardroom focus on cyber threats. The findings reflect a heightened concern over rising cyber threats and the necessity for robust security strategies.

1. Is cyber security now too
hard for enterprises?
cyber security trends in the UK
PAC UK surveyed 230 decisionmakers in companies with 1000+ employees in commer-
cial sectors in the UK, to understand their motivations and drivers with regard to cyber
security provision.
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enterprise outlook on cyber security
74%
a broad range
of outsourcing
targets
58%
increase the
amount of security
automation
preferred and actual approach to increased security
enterprises cyber security strategy
see an increase
in cyber security
workloads
52%
budget for cyber
security has risen47%
think cyber
threat landscape
is getting worse
70%
see rising focus of
cyber security in
the boardroom
65%
26%
outsourcing
parts
38%
outsource audits
and penetration
tests
75% audit & penetration tests
76% risk management
68% management of security
requirements on cyber security providers
73%
prefer a strong
track record in
cyber security
71%
require security
expertise and skills
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