Logicalis

One in four CIOs surveyed are concerned about the rise of deepfakes over the next year.

Half of CIOs acknowledge they are not getting good value from security investments because they do not utilize all available features of their security tools.

45% of CIOs say they require significant improvements in their security coverage

Only 58% of CIOs are confident in their ability to pinpoint potential security gaps.

Half of tech leaders say they lack access to security solutions that fully fit their business needs.

76% of CIOs acknowledge the growth threat of credential leaks.

Over half of CIOs say their security patch systems have become too complex to manage effectively.

78% of CIOs note that the frequency of cybersecurity breaches has either remained consistent or increased.

41% of CIOs don't believe their current security investments fully meet their organization's needs.

Almost all (96%) of CIOs say at least some improvements are needed in their organization's security coverage.

Half of CIOs report their organizations have over invested in security solutions they don't need.

Nearly all CIOs are bracing for significant cybersecurity breaches in the year ahead.

43% of CIOs surveyed endured multiple breaches in the last 12 months.

Over half of CIOs believe they have overinvested in security patch systems.

88% of CIOs surveyed experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months.

AI-driven attacks now occur as frequently as phishing, placing AI firmly among the top three cybersecurity threats.

Top concerns for CIOs regarding cybersecurity risk include: Malware and ransomware (42%), data breaches (37%), AI-driven attacks (34%), and phishing (33%).

95% of organisations are investing in tech to create new revenue streams.

Nearly all CIOs regularly report to the board on ROI.

94% of CIOs are actively seeking opportunities to incorporate AI into their business, compared to 89% last year.

Despite unprecedented spending on security solutions, 88% of organisations experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months. 43% endured multiple breaches.

86% of CIOs report growing pressure within their organisation to ensure ROI from AI.

85% of CIOs report growing pressure for technology to demonstrate tangible business impact.

64% of organisations acknowledge that tech investments have yet to deliver returns.

Artificial intelligence (AI - 95%), machine learning capabilities (93%), and Internet of Things (IoT - 89%) initiatives are among the most widely adopted emerging technologies over the past 12 months.

64% of CIOs acknowledge that their next-generation technology investments have yet to deliver anticipated returns.

94% report their organisation is exploring how next-generation technology can support their commercial growth.

91% believe there is room for improvement in the return on their IT spending.

93% of tech leaders continue to juggle limited time and resources to ensure better business outcomes.

Almost all organisations are exploring how next-generation technologies can specifically support commercial growth.

95% of organisations are actively investing in technology to create new revenue streams within the next 12 months.