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%).
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of organisations report increased cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.
Approximately 90% of organisations report some degree of automation across business activities, with IT and cybersecurity functions becoming highly automated and digitised.
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.
Cybersecurity threats rank among the most significant business challenges to organisations (47%).
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.