Summary
The latest findings from the Infosecurity Europe 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report reveal that UK organisations are expecting a significant surge in cybersecurity budgets, projecting an average growth of 31% in 2025, outstripping the global average of 15%. This increase comes as organisations prioritise areas such as application and network security as well as DevSecOps to combat evolving threats.
While many believe they have sufficient funding to secure their networks, a staggering 47% of cybersecurity professionals still find it challenging to engage with their boards, indicating a disconnect between technical and strategic leaders. Furthermore, barriers such as a lack of resources and unclear strategic alignment pose significant obstacles to creating robust cybersecurity cultures.
This year’s Infosecurity Europe event will focus on building a safer cyber world and will include numerous improvements and new initiatives to support professionals in the sector.
Source: Intelligent CIO Europe
Key Points
- UK cybersecurity budgets are projected to increase by 31% in 2025, more than double the global average.
- Investment priorities include cloud security, application security, and DevSecOps.
- Only 71% of organisations feel their budgets are sufficient for cybersecurity needs.
- A significant number (47%) of cybersecurity professionals struggle to engage at the board level.
- Lack of resources and alignment with business goals are major barriers to effective cybersecurity culture.
Why should I read this?
If you care about data security—and let’s be honest, you should—then this article is a must-read! With budgets skyrocketing, it’s clear that organisations finally get that cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a critical business concern. Understanding these shifts helps you stay ahead in a world where cyber threats are only multiplying. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you—dive in and stay informed!