A comprehensive analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats and risk mitigation strategies
Cybersecurity remains a prime concern for middle market companies, as evolving risks present nonstop threats to sensitive data and operations. Organizations face a daily challenge as cybercriminals continue leveraging traditional strategies like ransomware to launch harmful attacks, while new technology such as artificial intelligence and geopolitical concerns present a new level of risk.
While the threat environment continues to become more complex, reported breaches have declined in new RSM research. According to findings in the Q1 2025 RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey, nearly one in five (18%) middle market companies experienced a data breach in the previous year, falling from a record-high 28% in last year’s data.
The decline in reported breaches is certainly positive, but this year’s results are consistent with data from previous years outside of the spike in 2024. In addition, with methods becoming more sophisticated, some attacks may go undetected, highlighting the importance of continuously strengthening controls.
