The 2021 Global Digital Trust Insights survey of 3,249 business, technology, and security executives, including respondents from across the Middle East, looks at how cyber execs are responding to keep businesses safe.

Cybersecurity has come a long way in the last few decades. Once a reactive, IT add-on focused solely on technology, it has now matured into a profession in its own right, with the cultural, technological and business understanding that is required to combat a growing threat landscape.

• Digital transformation efforts have accelerated as organizations adapt to a ‘COVID-normal’ world.

• The unpredictability of current events has highlighted vulnerabilities and the need for a focus on cyber — and organizational resilience.

• With tough competition for cyber expertise, businesses will have to upskill their people to ensure they have the skills they need.