The data describes the leading risks to businesses in the U.S. in 2018 according to the results of a survey conducted in October and November 2017, among business and risk consultants. According to 45% of the survey respondents, cyber incidents such as cyber crime, data breaches or IT failures posed a threat to businesses in the United States in 2018.
Cyber incidents (cyber crime, data breaches, IT failures) | 45 |
Business interruption (including supply chain disruption) | 39 |
Natural catastrophes (storm, flood, earthquake) | 38 |
Market developments (volatility, intensified competition, market stagnation) | 23 |
Fire/explosion | 19 |
Changes in legislation and regulation (economic sanctions, protectionism) | 17 |
Loss of reputation or brand value | 14 |
New technologies (impact of increasing interconnectivity and innovation) | 13 |
Climate change/increasing volatility of weather | 11 |
Talent shortage | 11 |