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Cyber Risk Management: Defenders Tell It Like It Is

December 15, 2025 · Trend Micro · Severity: MEDIUM

Based on more than 3,000 responses from cybersecurity professionals in nearly 90 countries, our Trend Micro Defenders Survey Report 2025 shines a bright light on the current state of cyber risk management. From the impact of cloud and AI on IT environments to top technical and human challenges, this year’s findings have a lot to say about the pressures security teams are under and what organizations are doing to tighten their grip on cyber risk.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2025 Defenders Survey is based on more than 3,000 responses from cybersecurity professionals in nearly 90 countries.
  • The report illuminates the current state of cyber risk management.
  • Cloud and AI impact IT environments while presenting top technical and human challenges.
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