Report by Kroll
2025 Global Business Sentiment Survey: Resilience, Risks, and Preparedness
Key Findings
Only 12% of companies feel "completely prepared" to address the global patchwork of data privacy laws.
The most common cybersecurity threats reported include malware (44%) and AI-powered exploits (28%).
Cybersecurity threats rank among the most significant business challenges to organisations (47%).
Slightly more than a third (34%) of companies have implemented continuous monitoring for AI, highlighting a gap in managing AI-related risks and compliance failures.
Approximately 90% of organisations report some degree of automation across business activities, with IT and cybersecurity functions becoming highly automated and digitised.
At least four in 10 business leaders are increasing budgets, expanding teams, upskilling, and/or hiring external help for cybersecurity challenges and data privacy concerns
Only 41% of companies have AI policies and guidance in place, which relates to managing risks associated with AI.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of organisations report increased cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.