Only 4% of UK businesses have robust measures in place to fend off increasingly complex cyber threats, according to the 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index. With a staggering 83% facing a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, many firms are at risk. The report stresses that while organisations leverage AI for security, they also encounter new vulnerabilities. With a looming shortage of cybersecurity personnel and budgetary constraints, many businesses could be at risk if they don’t act swiftly.
Key Points
- Only 4% of UK firms maintain effective tools against cyber threats.
- A significant 83% of businesses face a skills shortage in cybersecurity.
- 92% use AI for threat detection, yet over 78% experienced related security incidents last year.
- Many organisations struggle with visibility over unauthorised AI tool usage.
- Less than half of surveyed firms allocate more than 10% of their IT budget to cybersecurity.
- Over two-thirds rely on more than ten disconnected security tools, complicating response efforts.
- 71% believe a cybersecurity incident is likely to disrupt their business in the near future.
Why should I read this?
If you thought your business was safe from cyber threats, think again! This article reveals a sobering reality about UK firms’ readiness—or lack thereof—against cyber-attacks. With so many companies unprepared, you can’t afford to skip this one. It’s a wake-up call for anyone involved in business or IT—get clued up and stay ahead!