Research December 12, 2024

Europe’s Top 100 Companies: Cybersecurity Threat Report

Europe's Top 100 Companies: Cybersecurity Threat Report

This report analyzes the cybersecurity of the top 100 companies in the Europe by market capitalization. Through comprehensive analysis of their attack surface and reported breaches, SecurityScorecard data scientists uncovered several notable findings concerning third-party risk in Europe

Key findings include:

  • 98% of European companies experienced third-party breaches in the past year, highlighting widespread vulnerabilities.
  • Only 26% of Europe’s top 100 companies achieved an A rating for cybersecurity resilience.
  • 8% of companies reported direct breaches in the past year, illustrating significant gaps in internal defenses.
  • Middle Eastern companies report significantly fewer breaches, with only 84% experiencing third-party breaches compared to Europe’s 98%.
  • The Energy sector struggles most, with 75% of companies rated C or below, compared to the transport sector, where all companies scored B or higher.

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