Just 17.9% of CISOs are using GenAI tools within their compliance program.

41% of CISOs said that OSCAL adoption is hindered by both a lack of usage and a difficulty in understanding its importance.

More than four-fifths (82.1% of organisations) are not currently using GenAI tools or functions within their compliance program.

123456 was the most common compromised password found in a new list of breached cloud application credentials.

12% of enterprises are waiting for security controls to be ready before deploying AI.

57% of respondents believed the demand for technical privacy roles would increase in the next year.

82% of respondents use a framework or law/regulation to manage privacy in their organisation.

Two-thirds (66.3% of all CISOs) surveyed said that their organisation does not measure the operational cost of managing compliance.

Of the organisations that measure the operational cost of managing compliance, more than three quarters (75.4%) track all costs.

93% of businesses acknowledge that AI must be "fully integrated" into their processes to maximise their return on investment.

Akira averaged 19 attacks per month between January 2024 and November 2024. In December, the collective added at least 93 separate victims to their leak site, bringing their 2024 monthly average up to approximately 25. Throughout 2024, approximately 71 percent of Akira’s victims were based in North America, rising to approximately 81 percent in Q4 2024.

Of the organisations that measure the operational cost of managing compliance, 14.5% track compliance expenses.

54% of enterprises report engaging in multiple AI deployments.

Attack speed increased by 22% in 2024 compared to 2023.

In 2021, organisations spent an average of 190 hours and had 14 staff and third parties involved in containment and remediation, costing an average of $168,910.

60% of manufacturers and 52.5% of software and IT services companies see the biggest barrier to adopting Compliance as Code is that no one is using the technology.

38% of respondents said their organisation experienced difficulties retaining qualified privacy professionals.

53% of CISOs say their responsibilities and job expectations have become more difficult since they took the job.

SaaS spend is approximately $8,700 per employee.

85% of SaaS breaches began with a compromised identity.