{"id":56913,"date":"2025-01-30T16:40:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T08:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=56913"},"modified":"2025-01-30T16:40:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T08:40:22","slug":"cybersecurity-survey-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/cybersecurity-survey-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Businesses Are Taking Cybersecurity Seriously \u2013 But Are They Doing Enough?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for Australian businesses. In a recent Crazy Domains survey, <\/span>80% of business owners believe they\u2019re more at risk of cyber-attacks today<\/span><\/strong> than five years ago. Cyber threats are no longer just an IT problem\u2014they\u2019re a business-wide issue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With scams, phishing, and malware on the rise\u2014are you doing enough to stay secure?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: The Good, The Bad, and The Gaps<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s the good news: <\/span>61% of businesses already use cybersecurity tools<\/span><\/strong> like firewalls, antivirus software, and domain protection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a flipside. <\/span>19% have already been victims of cyber-attacks<\/span><\/strong>. That\u2019s nearly one in five businesses facing scams, data breaches, or ransomware. These aren\u2019t just IT headaches\u2014they\u2019re existential threats.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even worse, <\/span>26% believe their business wouldn\u2019t survive a major breach<\/span><\/strong>. The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s holding some back? It\u2019s a lack of expertise. <\/span>31% of businesses admit they\u2019re not confident in managing cybersecurity<\/span><\/strong>. That\u2019s like building a house with no locks on the doors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Businesses now need affordable, simple, and effective cybersecurity solutions that don\u2019t require tech knowledge to implement.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Data Sovereignty: Keeping It Local<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Besides cybersecurity, Australians also care about sovereign data. <\/span>66% of businesses prefer their data stored within the country<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why? Local servers meet data privacy regulations. They also offer faster performance and greater control. This reflects an increasing awareness of data privacy and the value of local hosting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Local servers, like those offered by Crazy Domains, give businesses that added layer of trust. Hosting your website and storing customer data locally isn\u2019t just faster\u2014it\u2019s safer too.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More Online Presence = Greater Risks<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The digital shift continues. In 2024, <\/span>85% of businesses now have a website<\/span><\/strong>, up from 79% in 2022. It\u2019s great to see more businesses online, but it also means more are at risk of cyber-attacks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A website opens incredible opportunities to reach new customers. But it also exposes businesses to vulnerabilities. Scammers and hackers are quick to target those without proper safeguards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite this, only <\/span>15% plan to invest in cybersecurity in 2025<\/span><\/strong>. That\u2019s a concerning gap when hackers are becoming more sophisticated each day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crazy Domains Can Help<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cybersecurity doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, and we have been dedicated to protecting online businesses for years now. Here are a few simple ways we can help protect your business:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n