Ransomware is no longer a random cyber nuisance. It’s a repeatable, strategic business model. Attackers are fewer, but they're hitting harder and smarter. This evolution in the threat landscape demands board-level attention.

Cyber risk is no longer just an IT concern. it’s a leadership issue that sits squarely alongside economic volatility as a top enterprise threat. PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey confirms this shift: 31% of global CEOs say their organisations are highly or extremely exposed to significant financial loss from cyber attacks in the year ahead.

For years, organisations have fortified their perimeter: firewalls, endpoint detection, and advanced monitoring. Yet breaches continue to rise. Why? Because attackers no longer need to break in. They log in.

The new year often brings optimism in cybersecurity: fresh budgets, updated plans, and renewed confidence. But while intentions improve, risk doesn’t stand still. Threat actors move faster than strategy cycles, and the gap between planning and execution remains a danger zone.