Cyber security low in priorities for digital initiatives, according to EY survey

A recent survey by EY found that just one-third of companies consider cyber security when starting to plan digital initiatives Cyber security low in priorities for digital initiatives, according to EY survey image

A lack of communication with cyber security staff seems to be common within companies.

In the latest EY Global Information Security Survey (GISS), only 36% of respondents said that cyber security teams were in the loop in the opening stages of digital initiatives.

Additionally, one in five respondents said that less than 5% of their cyber security budget is being spent on digital initiatives.

These findings come despite threats to company systems and data rising, with 60% declaring an increase in cyber attacks within the past 12 months.