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VMware report reveals surge in cyberattacks targeting the anywhere workforce
VMware ’ s 2021 Australia Security Insights Report reveals the Australian manufacturing sector has been hit hardest by cyberattacks followed by financial services .
VMware has released the findings from the fourth instalment of the Australian Security Insights Report , based on an online survey of 251 CIOs , CTOs and CISOs in December 2020 in Australia .
The report explores the impact of cyberattacks and breaches on Australian organizations and details how security teams are adapting to these challenges .
Accelerated Digital Transformation has caused security teams to face evolving threats as cybercriminals seize the opportunity to execute targeted attacks exploiting fast-tracked innovation and the anywhere workforce . The report found that 89 % of Australian organizations surveyed experienced cyberattacks due to more employees working from home , highlighting the vulnerabilities in legacy security technology and postures .
“ The race to adopt cloud technology since the start of the pandemic has created a once-in-a-generation chance for business leaders to rethink their approach to cybersecurity ,” said Rick McElroy , Principal Cybersecurity Strategist , VMware . “ Legacy security systems are no longer sufficient . Organizations need protection that extends beyond endpoints to workloads to better secure data and applications . As attacker sophistication and security threats become more prevalent , we must empower defenders to detect and stop attacks , as well as implement security stacks built for a cloud-first world .”
The Australian Security Insights Report provides intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape , attack and defense trends , along with the security priorities for organizations this year to maintain resilience . The key findings include :
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