
Governance Surveys
2025 Public 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. |
12.66% |
24.68% |
35.44% |
20.89% |
6.33% |
158 |
My own understanding of cybersecurity is strong enough to provide effective oversight. |
1.25% |
8.13% |
17.50% |
47.50% |
25.63% |
160 |
Collectively, my board's understanding of cybersecurity is strong enough to provide effective oversight. |
1.88% |
6.25% |
16.88% |
46.88% |
28.13% |
160 |
My board's understanding of cybersecurity today has significantly improved, compared to two years ago. |
0.63% |
5.00% |
15.63% |
41.25% |
37.50% |
160 |
My board is confident that the organization can effectively respond to a materially significant cyber incident. |
0.00% |
5.00% |
10.00% |
53.75% |
31.25% |
160 |
This table comes from the Cybersecurity section of the 2025 NACD Public Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey.

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