- Over half of security professionals are pressured to keep breach information confidential, up 38% since 2023.
- 84% of high-severity cyberattacks use legitimate tools within companies, known as Living Off the Land (LOTL) attacks.
- Reducing the attack surface is a top priority for 68% of organizations, especially in the U.S. and Singapore.
- 67% of respondents believe AI-driven attacks are increasing, though actual prevalence may be lower.
- There is a significant disconnect between executives and frontline managers on cyber risk confidence and priorities.
The Bitdefender 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment Report highlights current challenges in cybersecurity. In a study involving over 1,200 IT and security professionals from six countries and analysis of 700,000 cyber incidents, the report reveals rising pressure to keep breaches secret and a focus on reducing vulnerabilities in organizations.
The research shows that 58% of security experts were instructed to keep breaches confidential, a 38% increase from 2023. CISOs and CIOs face greater pressure to remain silent, raising concerns about compliance and trust. The study also found that 84% of severe cyberattacks use legitimate software or tools already inside systems—referred to as Living Off the Land (LOTL) techniques—which evade traditional detection.
To combat these threats, 68% of organizations consider shrinking their attack surface—a term for minimizing entry points for attackers—a priority. The U.S. leads with 75% of companies focusing on this, followed by Singapore at 71%. Measures include disabling unnecessary services and removing unused applications to prevent lateral movement within networks.
Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), 67% of respondents believe AI-enhanced attacks are on the rise, with 58% citing AI-powered Malware as a key worry. However, the report notes that actual AI-driven threats are growing more slowly than feared, emphasizing the need to balance preparation for AI risks with vigilance against current attack methods.
The report also points to a gap in cyber risk perceptions between executives and operational teams. While 45% of C-level leaders feel very confident managing cyber risk, only 19% of mid-level managers share that confidence. Executives focus on AI adoption, whereas frontline managers prioritize cloud security and identity management, creating potential coordination challenges.
The report concludes that building cyber resilience requires proactive strategies such as reducing attack surfaces, simplifying security tools, addressing workforce burnout and skill shortages, and aligning leadership with frontline priorities. For more information, read the full Bitdefender 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment.
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