Data Security & Privacy Compliance

Data security and privacy remains consistently ranked second globally, reflecting continued global attention on regulatory compliance and protection of sensitive information. The trend focuses on three critical dimensions: prevention, detection, and reaction to professionalized cyber-attacks.

The public sector stands out with the strongest commitment to data security and privacy, well ahead of all other industries, reflecting its focus on building citizen trust and addressing compliance requirements. Northern Europe also demonstrates particularly high prioritization of this trend, driven by strict regulatory frameworks and sovereignty concerns.

Financial services and healthcare sectors continue to stress data security and privacy to address compliance and risk management, making it a universal foundation across industries.