Cyber Security in Government: 2024

Learn about the top cyber threats, trends and challenges facing central government in 2024. 

  • 45% of central goverment respondents ranked data protection and privacy as one of their top challenges.

  • Central government experienced an average of 16 phishing incidents and 15 malware incidents (per respondent).

  • 63% of central government experienced a ransomware attack in the previous 12 months.

About the Research

We comissioned international market research company, Censuswide, to conduct research among 521 respondents who have responsibility for cyber security in the UK. Following the publication of our Cyber Security in CNI Organisations 2024 report, we've published this report to share specific findings from respondents in central government.

This report covers the threats that central government are most concerned about, where their capabilities are falling short, and where they will be investing in the future to address the future threat landscape. 

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