2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index

Organizations struggle with cybersecurity readiness as AI reshapes the threat landscape, creating vulnerabilities and defensive opportunities. Despite higher budgets and awareness of risks, most remain underprepared for modern threats.

This research examines global cybersecurity preparedness, focusing on AI-enhanced threats and five key security pillars. Key findings include:

• Only 4% of companies achieve mature readiness; 70% fall in the lowest categories
• 86% of leaders report AI-related incidents, yet lack visibility into employee AI use
• Budgets are increasing, but readiness remains stagnant

Read the full report to strengthen your defenses against evolving threats.