Gartner Survey Finds 85% of CEOs Say Cybersecurity is Critical for Business Growth
Gartner, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Survey Findings Illustrate that Cybersecurity Has Morphed into Critical Driver for Business Growth
Eighty-five percent of CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024.
The survey also found that 61% of CEOs are concerned about cybersecurity threats, driven in large part by AI's growing role in commercial activity and the political debates about the sourcing and use of advanced technologies. As risk thresholds shift, they view cybersecurity as a key driver.