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25% of IT leaders say limited security resources / lack of security skills is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

23% of employees say classroom training is the most engaging/effective email security training format

47% of IT leaders say inbound email threats presents a big risk in their organization in terms of potential data loss

66% of IT leaders agree outbound email security doesn’t get as much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer

24% of IT leaders prioritize post-delivery protection for email security investment.

38% of IT leaders say lack of awareness and understanding of security by employees is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

55% of employees in government say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

Only 34% of email incidents are formally reported.

78% of IT leaders in Germany admit that employee mistakes in outbound emails result in more significant data loss than malicious inbound attacks.

67% of IT leaders agree that outbound email security doesn’t get as much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer

70% of IT leaders in Netherlands agree that outbound email security doesn’t get as much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer

26% of IT leaders say keeping up with data security threats is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

66% of IT leaders in France admit that employee mistakes in outbound emails result in more significant data loss than malicious inbound attacks.

62% of IT leaders in Belgium admit that employee mistakes in outbound emails result in more significant data loss than malicious inbound attacks.

50% of employees said they would inform the recipient if they made an email error, 44% would notify their IT team or line manager, 31% would tell a friend or colleague, and 9% admitted they wouldn't tell anyone.

Only 26% of IT leaders believe it drives significant improvements in employee behavior to safeguard data, and nearly half (46%) acknowledge that there is room for improvement

More than a third (36%) of employees across large organizations describe email security training as ineffective or a waste of time, and dissatisfaction increases to 54% among those who frequently make email mistakes

When asked about their primary email security focus for the next two to three years, 31% prioritized compliance with data protection regulations

When asked about their primary email security focus for the next two to three years, 17% spoke about protecting data within other collaboration tools

61% of IT leaders in the US agree that outbound email security doesn’t get as much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer

21% of IT leaders say employees/human error is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

Almost 8 in 10 (78%) of IT leaders agree that it is vital to empower employees with tools and processes that allow them to share data securely and compliantly

IT leaders prioritize inbound threats like phishing, with 47% citing it as a top concern. However, two-thirds acknowledge that outbound breaches from human errors cause more data loss than social engineering attacks.

More than two thirds (67%) of IT leaders believe vendors are not innovating fast enough to keep up with emerging risks, leaving a critical gap in the market

67% of IT leaders in the UK admit that employee mistakes in outbound emails result in more significant data loss than malicious inbound attacks.

38% of leaders cite increased focus on growth / innovation - need for employees to get on with their jobs as their motivation for change in their security focus

30% of leaders cite changing employee behaviours/working patterns as their motivation for change in their security focus

33% of employees say online training that uses real-life scenarios, prompts and notifications at the relevant time is the most engaging/effective email security training format

93% of employees identify email as “important” or “very important” to their day-to-day work

Only 24% of IT leaders are highly confident in the current alignment of security investments with the most pressing threats facing their organization

15% of IT leaders say lack of visibility or reporting of security incidents in your organization is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

When asked about their primary email security focus for the next two to three years, 13% will focus more on inbound security solutions

58% of IT leaders in Germany agree that outbound email security doesn’t get as much attention beyond compliance, but it is the silent security killer

81% of employees say security practices and technologies that are more user-friendly will result in better security outcomes

65% of IT leaders agree they lose more data every year through employee error than through any kind of malicious inbound threat

70% of employees in the US say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

26% of leaders cite cost reduction pressures as their motivation for change in their security focus

52% of employees say they are clear on their company's policy around email security, 45% say they are not clear, and 3% say they don't know

41% of employees in France say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

60% of employees in financial services say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

58% of employees say it’s too easy to make errors when using email

50% of IT leaders prioritize Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and malware detection for email security investment.

39% of IT leaders prioritize human error prevention / DLP for email security investment.

58% of employees in Netherlands say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

34% of IT leaders say too many separate security solutions - lack of integration, security gaps a, and / or duplication is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations

49% of employees in Germany say they frequently use IT policy workarounds to “get the job done” and save time or effort.

6% of IT leaders have email security training on outbound threats only

5% of IT leaders don't have email security training

59% of employees say that they are worried that AI will make it harder for them to know if an incoming email or link is legitimate.

29% of IT leaders say expanding and more complex data security threats is among the biggest security vulnerabilities in organizations