The 2024 Clusit Report, published by the Italian Association for Cybersecurity (Clusit), provides a detailed overview of the global cybersecurity landscape. The study highlights a worrying increase in cyberattacks, both in terms of number and sophistication, and analyzes the main threats to critical sectors, with significant implications for public and private organizations.

Key figures for 2023

Traduce in inglese: The report highlights a 12% increase in severe attacks compared to 2022, with an unprecedented global impact. The most significant incidents have focused on sectors such as:

  • Healthcare: with a 30% increase, where digitalization has amplified the vulnerabilities of clinical systems.
  • Public administration: marked by a 50% increase in the last five years, with frequent violations of sensitive data.
  • Financial and logistics sectors: heavily hit by supply chain attacks and ransomware.
Evolution of threats

Attack techniques are diversifying and becoming more complex. Key highlights from the report include:

  • Ransomware, present in 36% of global attacks, continues to be one of the most devastating threats.
  • Phishing and social engineering have grown exponentially, exploiting human vulnerabilities.
  • Supply chain breaches, an increasingly exploited vector by cybercriminals to attack multiple targets through a single point of weakness.
Challenges for organizations

The Clusit Report encourages organizations to strengthen their defenses by adopting integrated security strategies. Recommended actions include:

  • Implement international standards, such as ISO 27001 certification, for a systematic management of security.
  • Strengthening defense technologies, including advanced monitoring systems and artificial intelligence.
  • Continuous training of personnel, to counteract the impact of attacks based on social engineering.
Future perspectives

The 2024 Clusit Report highlights the urgent need for a proactive and collaborative approach to mitigate cyber risks. The ability to rapidly adapt to an ever-evolving threat landscape will be crucial for ensuring organizational resilience.

For a complete and detailed analysis, please refer to the 2024 Clusit Report.