The vast majority of small businesses in Denmark have implemented at least one measure to increase IT security. This is shown by a questionnaire survey from Statistics Denmark, which was conducted in the spring of 2024.
This shows that 92 percent of businesses with five to nine employees have implemented one or more IT security measures. The most common measure is to have systematic software updates. 82 percent of the surveyed businesses have this. The most recent questionnaire survey in which businesses were asked about IT security measures is from 2022.
In general, the proportion of small businesses that use the security measures examined has increased or remained at the same level from 2022 to 2024. However, the proportion that uses so-called strong passwords has decreased from 76 percent to 55 percent. in 2024.
However, Statistics Denmark points out that in 2024, questions will be asked whether passwords are at least 12 characters long, whereas in 2022, questions were asked whether they were at least 8 characters long. This may explain the decline, Statistics Denmark believes.
DI: The cyber threat has increased
The overall proportion of small businesses that use security measures within IT is on par with the proportion in 2022.
Andreas Holbak Espersen, acting industry director at DI Digital, emphasizes that the number of cyber attacks has increased in strength and number. That is why security has become more important than ever before, he believes.
- The many cyber attacks on companies and the general high threat level that has increased in the wake of the war in Ukraine means that even the smallest and most vulnerable companies in Denmark have increased their focus on IT security, he says in a written comment.
The largest increase is seen in the proportion of companies that use at least two authentication mechanisms. 47 percent of companies use this in 2024 against 37 percent in 2022.
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