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Cybersecurity perception gap between executives and practitioners identified

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A survey by Bitdefender reveals a significant perception gap in cybersecurity readiness between C-level executives and mid-level managers. Executives are more confident in their organization's cybersecurity posture than operational teams, which can lead to underinvestment in cybersecurity. This gap is driven by differences in visibility and communication between leadership and operational teams. The survey highlights that nearly half of C-level respondents describe themselves as "very confident" in their organization's readiness, while only 19% of mid-level managers share this confidence. This disparity can result in strategic misalignments and underinvestment in critical cybersecurity measures. The gap is attributed to varying perspectives on risk, operational challenges, and communication breakdowns between different organizational levels.

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  1. 24.10.2025 14:00 1 articles · 23h ago

    Bitdefender 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment reveals perception gap between executives and practitioners

    The Bitdefender 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment, published in October 2025, identifies a significant perception gap in cybersecurity readiness between C-level executives and mid-level managers. The survey, which included 1,200 cybersecurity and IT professionals, shows that executives are more confident in their organization's cybersecurity posture than operational teams. This gap is attributed to differences in visibility and communication, with executives often overestimating readiness and operational teams having a clearer view of the risks and challenges.

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