Here Are The Countries That Are Most And Least Prepared For A Cyberattack

REUTERS/Dado RuvicThe stakes couldn’t be any higher in the global cybersecurity arena. From Russia’s alleged role in the DNC hacks to this month’s revealing Vault 7 leak of nearly 9,000 CIA documents, it should now be clear that keeping data safe is of paramount importance for any organization. Leaks and hacks are causing irreparable damage across the board – and it is now more essential than ever before for individuals, organizations, and countries to be aware of common cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them. IS YOUR COUNTRY PREPARED FOR CYBER ATTACKS? Today’s infographic comes to us from CompariTech, and it breaks down the countries most prepared for cyber attacks, as well as those that are the most susceptible targets for cyber criminals. Perhaps the most interesting takeaway is that although the United States ranks high in terms of preparedness, it is also the number one target for web application attacks and cyber espionage.