Reality check: 81% of Australian businesses expect to recover from a cyber attack within 5 days.
The reality: Over half take more than a week, with average recovery time stretching to 4 weeks.
At yesterday’s Dicker Data cybersecurity summit, the gap between expectation and reality was stark. Those who haven't experienced a breach rate their preparedness twice as optimistically as those who've actually lived through an attack.
Key insights that caught our attention:
• Only 27% have implemented Essential Eight protocols
• Just 26% use managed security services
• 73% use AI solutions, but 71% believe it increases their cyber risk
For Australian businesses, cyber resilience isn't just about IT anymore—it's about market positioning. Companies that can demonstrate genuine preparedness aren't just protecting themselves, they're differentiating themselves.
The question isn't whether your business will face a cyber incident. It's whether you'll be ready when it happens—and whether your customers know you're ready.
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