GLG Network Survey Tracker: Cybersecurity Software Users III

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

For this Network Survey, GLG surveyed 70 senior executives working in different industries using cybersecurity software across UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and US. This is the third iteration in this tracker series.

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents commented on the software they are currently using, primary reasons they invested in the software and criteria for selection.
  • Further, the survey also explored the competitive landscape and satisfaction with different vendors on the basis of ease of use and value for money.
  • Lastly, the research looked into the expected changes in the budget for specific areas over the coming 2 years as well as trends that are accelerating businesses to invest in security software.

Examples of findings:

  • Nearly all (96%) experts informed that protection against cyber threats is one of the primary reasons to invest in cybersecurity software.
  • Customization & control is the main reason for not switching from on-premises software to a cloud/online offering, according to all (100%) those who have not switched.
  • Seven-in-ten (70%) respondents believe that artificial intelligence evolution is accelerating business investments in security software.

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Quentin Toussaint, Executive Vice President at Orange Cyberdefense.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

Sample Questions

  • What are the primary reasons your organization decided to invest in cybersecurity software?
  • What functionalities are most important for your cybersecurity software?
  • How likely are you to migrate all your software to public cloud solutions over the next 1 to 2 years?
  • How satisfied were you with your cybersecurity software in terms of ease of setup and use?
  • Which cybersecurity functions is your organization planning to invest in within 1 year?
  • Do you see platformization as an important factor in your organization’s future purchases?
  • Does your organization plan to invest in OT/IoT in the next year?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER

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