What’s the state of cybersecurity in 2024?

As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, it’s up to professionals to ensure their organizations are safe at every turn. What are your cybersecurity challenges? How are others in your field faring? Gain access to ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2024 Report and other related resources below to discover answers to these questions and more.

Plus, in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, ISACA is offering a special 15% savings on select cybersecurity online courses.

ISACA’s study of 1,800+ cybersecurity professionals

According to the study, cybersecurity professionals reported areas of top concern, including:

66%

SAY THEIR ROLES ARE MORE STRESSFUL

57%

OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS’ CYBERSECURITY TEAMS ARE UNDERSTAFFED

38%

EXPERIENCING AN INCREASE IN CYBERSECURITY ATTACKS

Explore the latest trends and insights in cybersecurity

ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2024 report includes results from a global survey of more than 1800 cybersecurity professionals. Discover what cybersecurity professionals say about skills and staffing and find resources to help you understand the current conditions within the cybersecurity world.

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2024 cybersecurity resources

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State of Cybersecurity 2024 Infographic

More than 1,800 cybersecurity professionals across the globe shared their insights with ISACA on cybersecurity hiring and skill gaps, threat landscape, budgets and more.

1 October 2024
Blog Post

The Hidden Culture Crisis and Human Burden Undermining Cybersecurity Resilience

The cybersecurity industry is facing a growing internal crisis that is not rooted in technology or external threats but in the culture underpinning our current workforce.

1 October 2024
Press Release

Nearly Two-thirds of Cybersecurity Pros Say Job Stress Is Growing, According to New ISACA Research

Meanwhile, job openings are declining, and 38 percent of companies are experiencing more cyberattacks.

1 October 2024
Webinar

State of Cybersecurity 2024

The tenth annual state of cybersecurity global study looks at topics such as cybersecurity staffing, cyber insurance, and the threat landscape.

Archived Until: 1 October 2025
White Paper

Examining Authentication in the Deepfake Era

This white paper explores the evolution, current state, and future trajectory of authentication technologies.

Virtual Summit

ISACA Virtual Summit 2024: Implementing and Maintaining Effective Cyber Practices

This summit will cover the common cyber risks and how to implement and maintain security tools, techniques and processes to mitigate the potential of an attack.

On-demand until: 17 December 2024
Virtual Summit

ISACA Virtual Summit 2024: Securing the Future of Technology

This summit will cover new ways of thinking about cybersecurity and how to apply traditional techniques in new ways to safeguard the enterprise during the implementation and maintenance of AI and other emerging technologies.

On-demand until: 17 December 2024

Save on digital courses that expand your expertise

Make October your month to advance your cyber skillset. Expand your expertise in combating cyber threats and save 15% on ISACA’s Cybersecurity Training courses. Offer ends 31 October. Use promo code PRODCYBERMONTH24

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ISACA Cybersecurity: Penetration Testing Online Course

Guides learners through penetration testing and ethical hacking.
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ISACA Cybersecurity: Vulnerability, Identification & Analysis Online Course

Guides learners through a thorough vulnerability analysis.
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ISACA Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics Online Course

Guides learners through the principles and best practices of digital forensics.
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ISACA Cybersecurity: Threat Hunting Online Course

Guides learners through the different phases of a threat hunt.
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals Online Review Course

The interactive, self-guided course blends both knowledge and performance-based training components. This blend of knowledge growth and hands-on application provides a truly unique and dynamic learning experience that builds and reinforces the critical skills required to perform many of the technical tasks that the IT work environment demands.
Online Course

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Lab Package

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Practice Labs offers learners the opportunity to expand on and prove your understanding and ability to perform in today’s cybersecurity-threatened business and IT environments.

Coming soon

ISACA’s Newest Certification—Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA).

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Insights directly from cybersecurity professionals

See what professionals surveyed for the 2024 State of Cybersecurity Report had to say in their own words.

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The report highlights the growing importance of cyber risk assessments, with 81% of executive teams recognizing their strategic value. However, it is concerning that 45% of organizations remain unaware of their cyber insurance coverage, creating a critical gap in holistic risk management. As cyber threats intensify and incidents rise, organizations must prioritize comprehensive risk assessments alongside a clear understanding of financial protections. This dual approach will be vital not only in mitigating immediate damage but also in building long-term cyber resilience against an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Adham Etoom
Cybersecurity Advisor, Program Manager
CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, GSTRT, GCIH, FAIR, PMP
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With 51% of respondents stating budgets are underfunded, resulting in a decline in professional development training funding, combined with an increasing threat environment, this is only going to increase the demotivation that security professionals feel and add to their work stress levels, contribute towards burnout, more employees leaving the sector and an increase in attacks.
Simon Backwell
Information Security Manager, Benefex Ltd
CISM, CIPM
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Organizations must rethink their approach to leadership, prioritizing empathy, flexibility and support for their teams’ mental and emotional well-being. The future of cybersecurity depends on more than technological advancements—it depends on how we care for the people behind the defenses. A human-centered approach will ensure long-term success in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Jenai Marinkovic
President, Chairman of the Board GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems Foundation