Study finds troubling perception gap in data breach awareness and coverage
System intrusions account for only one-third of data breaches,
RICHMOND, Va. — A recent study published by Hive Systems found that media, academia, and the general public vastly overestimate the prevalence and susceptibility of system intrusions while underestimating more common means for data breaches. A comprehensive analysis of academic publications, media trends, and search engine results showed that, while system intrusions account for only one-third of data breaches, more than two-thirds of coverage and searches on data breaches focused around the topic.
“Having more accurate conversations about cybersecurity threats is critical,” said Alex Nette, Hive Systems CEO and co-founder. “If we’re focused on what we see in the news and online, it creates a bias that leads to cybersecurity investments in areas that may not reduce risks for your company.”