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In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding against cyber threats is paramount. The UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey, an essential research initiative aligned with the National Cyber Strategy, is at the forefront of bolstering the nation’s cyber resilience. This study plays a pivotal role in shaping government policies aimed at creating a secure environment for businesses, charities, and educational institutions in the UK. In this article, we’ll delve into the latest findings from the survey, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cyber security.

Understanding the Survey’s Purpose

The survey is a comprehensive examination of cyber security policies, practices, and challenges faced by organizations of varying sizes and sectors. It focuses on identifying cyber attacks and breaches, shedding light on the prevalent threats and their consequences. By gathering this data, the survey contributes to refining strategies that ultimately make UK cyberspace a safer place for conducting business.

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    Businesses and Charities are easy prey

    32% of businesses and 24% of charities overall recall any breaches or attacks from the last 12 months. This is much higher for medium businesses (59%), large businesses (69%) and high-income charities with £500,000 or more in annual income (56%).

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    It's dropped a little

    This is a decrease from 39% of businesses and 30% of charities in 2022. The drop is driven by smaller organisations – the results for medium and large businesses, and high-income charities, remain at similar levels to last year.

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    But it still costs £

    Among those identifying any breaches or attacks, we estimate that the single most disruptive breach from the last 12 months cost each business, of any size, an average of approximately £1,100. For medium and large businesses, this was approximately £4,960. For charities, it was approximately £530.

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    Are you still concerned about it?

    The proportion of micro businesses saying cyber security is a high priority has decreased from 80% in 2022 to 68% this year. Qualitative evidence suggests that cyber security has dropped down the priority lists for these smaller organisations, relative to wider economic concerns like inflation and uncertainty.