CIOs Say Security Systems Not Delivering Value For Money, Too Complex To Manage
IT Security Guru, Monday, April 28th, 2025
Survey also finds that over half of CIOs say their security patch systems are too complex to manage effectively and believe they have overinvested
New research by Logicalis reveals that CIOs are struggling to derive value from security investments amid changing threat landscape. According to its annual CIO Report, which surveyed 1,000 global IT leaders, more than half say their security patch systems have become too complex to manage effectively. The top concerns for CIOs include malware and ransomware (42%), data breaches (37%), AI-driven attacks (34%) and phishing (33%).
Despite unprecedented spending on security solutions, 88% experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months, with 43% enduring multiple breaches. As a result, nearly all CIOs are bracing for significant cybersecurity breaches in the year ahead. Similarly, 41% of CIOs don't believe their current security investments fully meet their organisation's needs