Technologies and Sectors Most Vulnerable to Hacks
Technologies and Sectors Most Vulnerable to Hacks
Web developers reported that the government and financial sectors are the most vulnerable to hacks and that smart home (IoT) is the most vulnerable technology.
Sectors Most Vulnerable to Hacks
Government: 61%.
Financial services: 50%.
Media: 44%.
Healthcare: 32%.
Communications: 32%.
Most Vulnerable Technologies
Smart home tech (IoT): 52%.
Smart TVs: 42%.
Web access and online services: 41%.
Connected cars: 35%.
ATMs: 34%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): 31%.
Recent Innovative Hacks
Russian hack of DNC: 47%.
WannaCry: 32%.
CIA security breach: 30%.
Chipotle: 25%.
OneLogin: 23%.
Why Elections Are Vulnerable
57% of respondents said democratic governments are vulnerable to hacks because political parties lack IT security expertise. 54% attributed that to outdated and potentially insecure polling equipment.
Effective Ways to Combat Election Risks
Increase background checks on volunteers and staffers: 52%.
Political parties hire specialists: 47%.
Governments allocate money to the problem: 45%.
Providing Security to Political Parties
41% of respondents said that governments should provide secure systems to political parties, but only 10% thought politicians communicating via email was a concern.
Cyber-Security Challenges
Lack of IT understanding: 57%.
Lack of budget: 57%.
Lack of concern: 39%.
Cyber-security is too complicated: 30%.
What to Do in the Event of a Breach
Contact law enforcement: 55%.
Assess the type of threat: 52%.
Hire forensic specialists: 52%.
Isolate parts of the network: 38%.
Limit insider access to the investigation: 33%.
