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Businesses set to fail if cyber resilience not most important thing says Splunk strategy head

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 10, 2025
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The Importance of Cyber Resilience and the Vulnerable Sectors in the 2024 Digital Age

**James Hodge, the Chief Strategy Advisor for Europe at Splunk, emphasizes the critical need for businesses to prioritize cyber resilience. According to his expert commentary, "Cyber resilience is no longer a merely financial activity but a strategic investment that dictates the direction of business operations." Hodge highlighted the rapid rise of cyber threats, with lingering attacks doubling the recovery time for businesses, ranging from 75 days in 2024 and as short as five days in 2023, according to his insights.

The Most Vulnerable Sectors

One of the key insights is the focus on education, government, and healthcare sectors, which Hodge argued are among the most at risk of cyber breaches. Checking Point revealed that these sectors face particularly intense challenges, as economicสล็ higher, facility downtime more prone to data theft, and the potential for "catastrophic consequences" when cyber breaches occur, according to its findings. These sectors are doubly vulnerable to attacks that can have long-lasting effects on public trust and innovation.

Number Calculations and Their Implications

The numbers cited in Hodge’s commentary underscore the severity of cyber threats in 2025. He stated, "€10 trillion is the estimated cost of the cyber threat in 2025," and by 2029, this figure could grow by 64%. Metric for cost is multifaceted—financial, as well as psychological, including the loss of trust and the slowness of technological development. These challenges demand businesses to prioritize not just on financial safety but on maintaining the integrity of their operational and customer relationships.

The Budget and Strategic Goals

Hodge underscored that "digital has become twenty-four hours a day for cyber attackers," which puts at the forefront of budget 2025, especially with more data breaches in 2024. Splunk’s Hodge predicted €10 trillion (2025), an increase of 64% from 2023, with the rate for 2024 at just five days underscored, according to his analysis. These threats are במי to not take, as the financial costs already far outweigh the benefits.

Brainstorming for Success

Hodge urged businesses to "avoid digital vulnerabilities and prefer robust cybersecurity strategies," to steer clear of unsafe tactics like avoiding digital investments in unauthorized, risky, or malicious software. He also advised avoiding hybrid and cloud-based approaches, reminding that failing to understand IoT and staying current with the latest cybersecurity tools will hinder business success.

Long-Term Strategy and Innovation

In the face of the emerging digital landscape, cyber resilience is becoming a six-year strategic priority, and businesses must adapt to changing threats as they evolve. Hodge emphasized that "resilience is not solely about financial safety but is a loop of operations that requires people to think in context," and depends on ongoing vigilance, collaboration, and the Commitment to digital transformation.

Moving Forward with Reflection

Indeed, in the very next year, holistically, "cyber threat landscape must be considered," and organizations must reify their resilience. Perhaps the best disruption is to "consider the relentless evolution of 2024’s digital world," as explained by Hodge.

This examination highlights the profound impact on critical sectors and underscores the need for businesses to embrace resilience and be adaptable in a rapidly evolving global digital environment.

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