1、CiscoSECUREThrivingSmalloraasMidsizewithBusinessStrongaStrategyCybersecurityOUTCO MESSECURITYStudyll.nliThe bridge to possiblecisco#page#The2021SecurityOutcomesStudy-SmalandMidsizeEditionBusinessWhat makes for successful cybersecurity?Is there evidence thatsecurity investments result in measurable o
2、utcomes? How do weknow what actually works and what doesnt? These are the types ofburning questions guiding Ciscos 2021 Security Outcomes Study whichpuls together the experiences of over 4800 IT, security, and privacyprofessionals around the world. This document is an offshoot of thelarger study tha
3、t focuses on small and midsize businesses (SMBs)Defending organizations against cyber threats is tough for any business,regardless of size. But its particularly true for SMBs because theirresources are typically limited and they must be laser focused on onlymaking investments that will bring impactf
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5、ity planning in companies like yours.30.he 2021Security Outcomes StudySECUREciscosEditiion#page#ContentsKey FindingsAbout the Survey.:7Security Outcomes for SMBs.911Overall Security Success Factors for SMBs:14Its Good to Dream BigAchieving Specific Outcomes:14:15Key Success Factors for Small Busines
6、ses:16Enabling Business18Managing Risk.:19Operating Efciently.Resources for Successful Security in Small Businesses2023Key Success Factors for Midsize Businesses:24Enabling Business26Managing Risk.27Operating Efciently.30Resources for Successful Security in Midsize Businesses.he 2021Security Outcome