Cost of insider threat and cyber security

Release date:
19 November 2020

You asked

I am interested in the cost of insider threat and cyber security and would like to request the following information from the past 2 years (2018-2020).

  • Cost of cyber attack/data breach for each UK company from 2018-2020
  • Average cost of cyber attack/data breach per industry (uk only) 2018-2020
  • A list of all uk companies with ISO27001 certifications

We said

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request regarding research into the cost of insider threat and cyber security.

Unfortunately, we do not hold data on the cost of cyber-attacks or data breaches on businesses, nor do we hold information on which companies have ISO27001 certifications. This request may be better place with the Home Office, Cabinet Office, and Action Fraud.

If you require further clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us at idbrdas@ons.gov.uk.

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