GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Cybersecurity In The Crm Industry Statistics

Cybersecurity incidents in the CRM industry are expected to increase, with a projected 15% rise in data breaches and security threats over the next year.

Last Updated: June 22, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore critical statistics and insights on cybersecurity in the CRM industry, shedding light on the pervasive threats faced by organizations today. From the alarming frequency of cyber attacks and data breaches to the economic impact and lack of cybersecurity preparedness, these statistics underscore the urgent need for robust protection measures in the digital age.

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"43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses."

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"The CRM industry is estimated to reach $80 billion in revenues by 2025."

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"Data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records in the first half of 2019."

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"34% of businesses hit with malware took a week or more to regain access to their data."

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"Almost 66% of businesses attacked by hackers weren’t confident they could recover."

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"82% of employers report a shortage of cybersecurity skills."

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"Total cybersecurity spending is expected to reach $133.8 billion by 2022."

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"21% of all files are not protected in any way."

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"41% of companies have over 1,000 sensitive files open to everyone."

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"More than 77% of organizations do not have a Cyber Security Incident Response plan."

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"The average cost of a malware attack on a company is $2.6 million."

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"Data breaches have increased 54% in 2019 over last year."

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"The United States and the Middle East spend the most on post-data breach response."

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"The average time it takes to identify a breach in 2019 was 206 days."

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"48% of malicious email attachments are office files."

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"Approximately $6 trillion is expected to be spent globally on cybersecurity by 2021."

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"The CRM industry is expected to grow at a rate of 15% from 2020 to 2027."

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"There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds."

The statistics presented highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity in the CRM industry, as evidenced by the significant number of cyber attacks targeting small businesses, the staggering amount of data breaches and records exposed, and the considerable financial impacts of malware attacks. The shortage of cybersecurity skills, coupled with the increasing cybersecurity spending, indicate the urgency for organizations to prioritize and invest in robust cybersecurity measures. The statistics also underscore the alarming lack of preparedness among businesses, with a majority lacking confidence in their ability to recover from cyber attacks and a significant portion not having basic cybersecurity measures in place. As the CRM industry continues to grow rapidly, maintaining a strong focus on cybersecurity will be crucial to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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