More than 90% of firms suffer cyber attacks but only a fifth tackle issue

Over 90% of companies are exposed to cyber attacks, new findings show, with just 20% actively addressing the risk.

A survey conducted by the Irish arm of global risk management firm, Aon Risk Solutions — coinciding with a conference it held in Dublin yesterday — shows that cyber security risks are significantly increasing for Irish companies, with 92% of firms exposed to cyber attacks and just 22% of them doing anything to mitigate said risk.

“The digital inter-connectivity of business operations, suppliers and customers in today’s world has resulted in organisations being increasingly exposed to cyber-attacks,” Aon’s head of cyber risk for the European, Middle East, and Asia region, Sarah Stephens said.