TORONTO, July 9, 2019 /CNW/ -- A new online survey from
Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader,
and YouGov reveals that two-thirds of Canadians (66%) apply
the same management of security across all of their personal
devices (e.g., PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets), and more than
half of respondents (56%) feel they're doing all they can to
prevent the loss of their information.
Palo Alto Networks partnered with YouGov and Dr. Jessica Barker, an expert in the human nature of
cybersecurity, to poll over 1,000 Canadian adults to examine
individuals' perceived views of cyberthreats and their level of
cybersecurity preparedness in their digital lives.
"As more of our time is spent on smart devices, it's becoming
increasingly important to protect our personal information from
cybercriminals," said Rob Lunney,
country manager of Canada, Palo
Alto Networks. "As this study shows, Canadians understand that they
are responsible for protecting their data and are confident in
their ability to do so."
The study also identified other factors that would make
Canadians feel more secure online, including:
- Knowing what they can do to protect themselves and their
families (56%).
- Knowing that more cybercriminals are being caught and punished
(32%).
- Knowing there is a government official or agency responsible
for cybersecurity (26%).
- More transparency from companies about their cybersecurity best
practices, such as the type of software they use or the number of
employees working on their cybersecurity (26%).
- Learning about the risks of being online in simpler terms
(24%).
"Trust is so important in cybersecurity. People want to be
actively engaged in better protecting themselves online, and they
embrace technology that supports them in this. The knowledge
acquired can then be transferred to other areas of their lives,
most importantly, the workplace," said Dr. Jessica Barker.
While Canadians feel that understanding security best practices
is the best way to protect their data against today's cyberthreats,
only 28% of respondents agree that the government and schools are
doing enough to educate the public around managing cybersecurity.
For respondents ages 18-24, this drops to 16%.
"Providing the public with foundational cybersecurity knowledge
and skills is critical in today's data-driven society," added
Lunney. "At Palo Alto Networks, we are a committed partner to
governments and schools across Canada to drive innovation and STEM education
to people of all ages. Earlier this year, we partnered with
British Columbia's Ministry of
Education and IBM Canada to launch the Palo Alto Networks
Cybersecurity Academy to provide high school students with
hands-on training to protect themselves and their data in the
digital age."
YouGov Survey Methodology
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total
sample size was 1,012 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken from
May 7-15, 2019. The survey was
carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are
representative of all Canadian adults (aged 18+).
About Palo Alto Networks
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cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way
people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the
cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of
life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with
continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in
artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration.
By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing
ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens
of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile
devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more
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