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2025 Private Company Board Practices Oversight Survey
Data Pack: Cybersecurity
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
|
Cybersecurity Related Statements |
Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
n |
|
My board would benefit from recruiting a director with cybersecurity expertise. |
16.28% |
13.95% |
34.88% |
29.07% |
5.81% |
86 |
|
Collectively, my board's understanding of cybersecurity is strong enough to provide effective oversight. |
6.98% |
20.93% |
23.26% |
29.07% |
19.77% |
86 |
|
My own understanding of cybersecurity is strong enough to provide effective oversight. |
1.16% |
12.79% |
20.93% |
41.86% |
23.26% |
86 |
|
My board is confident that the organization can effectively respond to a materially significant cyber incident. |
2.33% |
10.47% |
18.60% |
44.19% |
24.42% |
86 |
|
My board's understanding of cybersecurity today has significantly improved, compared to two years ago. |
2.33% |
11.63% |
12.79% |
47.67% |
25.58% |
86 |
This table comes from the Cybersecurity section of the 2025 NACD Private Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey.