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Executives doubt readiness as cyber risks mount

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Dive Brief

Companies are striving to do it all — modernize, protect enterprise value and respond to cybersecurity threats — but leaders aren’t convinced they can pull it off.

Published Oct. 12, 2026

Dive Brief:

  • Cyber threats are the top near-term risk for business leaders, according to Protiviti’s Unleashing Enterprise Value report published Thursday. The study surveyed 1,330 board members and C-suite executives globally.
  • More than three-quarters of executives said they lack strong confidence in their ability to modernize their organization, protect enterprise value and respond quickly to emerging risks at the same time, underscoring a gap in enterprise readiness.
  • Worries over looming cyber threats are showing up in budget planning as cybersecurity remains the leading strategic investment priority, with 45% of executives identifying it as a key area for investment.

Dive Insight:

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