Cybersecurity attention fades within months after a breach

Cybersecurity attention often rises after an incident, then recedes as organizations return to their existing priorities and practices, according to a new ManageEngine survey of 700 IT and cybersecurity leaders in the US and Canada.

Only 8% said cybersecurity becomes a permanent priority once the incident is behind them.

Only a minority said security gets consistent attention throughout the year, outside the aftermath of an incident.

Eighty percent of respondents said increased focus on cybersecurity holds for only one to six months before it fades.

Among organizations using AI in cybersecurity, about two in three said they often or always act on its recommendations without additional verification.