Teikoku Databank announced the results of a corporate survey on information leaks on October 19. Including incidents with potential leaks, 14.8% of companies responded that they were "unsure" if they had ever experienced one. This percentage is close to the 16.2% who reported having experienced a leak, highlighting the existence of companies that cannot even ascertain if an incident occurred, let alone prevent damage.
The survey was conducted online from October 9-14, with 1,328 companies nationwide responding. The scope included not only cyberattacks but also leaks due to human error, such as mistaken email transmissions. 69.1% responded that an incident had "never occurred at all."
Several companies that responded "unsure" cited the lack of data processing specialists as the reason they couldn't determine if a leak had occurred.
Companies that reported an incident within the past year accounted for 5.5% of all respondents. Examples included incorrect email recipients or attachments, cases where information was sent after being deceived by emails impersonating business partners, and instances where traces of external attacks were found.
Among large companies, the response "experienced an incident" rose to 30.2%. This is believed to be due to the larger volume of information handled, more employees and business partners, as well as established systems for detecting and understanding leaks.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reported difficulties in implementing sufficient measures due to a lack of funds and personnel. Teikoku Databank emphasizes the importance of not only preventative measures but also systems that can quickly detect signs of a leak, share them internally, and respond accordingly.
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