Report by KnowBe4

Navigating Cyber Threats Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings

9 FINDINGSPublished Aug 26, 2025
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Key Findings

65% of organisations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets.

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Budget

32% of respondents believe that AI-based cybersecurity tools have the greatest impact.

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AIAI tools

Nearly 90% of respondents express confidence in their ability to respond to cyberattacks

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Cyber attackPreparadness

43% of cybersecurity professionals identified distraction as a primary reason employees fall victim to cyberattacks.

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Cyber attackInsider threatHuman error

26% of respondents indicated that AI-based cybersecurity tools are prioritised for funding.

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AIAI toolsFundingInvestment

74% of respondents stated that phishing is the leading threat, with impersonation of executives or trusted colleagues being the most common tactic.

KnowBe4Navigating Cyber Threats Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings·Aug 26, 2025
Phishing Impersonation

60% of organisations fear the rise of AI-generated threats.

KnowBe4Navigating Cyber Threats Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings·Aug 26, 2025
AIAI threats

41% of cybersecurity professionals identified lack of security awareness training as a primary reason employees fall victim to cyberattacks.

KnowBe4Navigating Cyber Threats Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings·Aug 26, 2025
Cyber attackSecurity awareness training

74% of respondents stated that phishing is the leading threat, with impersonation of executives or trusted colleagues being the most common tactic.

KnowBe4Navigating Cyber Threats Infosecurity Europe 2025 Findings·Aug 26, 2025
Phishing Impersonation