The Data Threat Report 2020 Global Edition is a research-based report that examines how organizations around the world are managing data security risks. It looks at:

• How companies store, use, and protect sensitive data
• Which threats and vulnerabilities are most common
• How security strategies are evolving as businesses move to cloud, SaaS, and big data environments

The report is designed for technology and business leaders who need to understand current data risk trends, benchmark their own security posture, and identify practical steps to rethink and reimagine how they protect critical information assets.

The Data Threat Report 2020 Global Edition aggregates insights from a broad cross-section of organizations worldwide. While specific sample sizes vary by segment, the report typically includes:

• Enterprises and mid-sized organizations across multiple industries (such as technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail)
• Respondents from key global regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
• IT, security, and business decision-makers who influence or own data protection strategies

This global coverage helps readers compare their own organization’s approach to data security with peers in similar industries and regions, and to understand how different markets are reshaping their security priorities.

The Data Threat Report 2020 Global Edition provides practical input for updating your data security strategy in several ways:

• Risk visibility: It highlights where organizations are most exposed, such as misconfigurations, lack of encryption, or gaps in access controls.
• Cloud and digital transformation: The report discusses how the shift to cloud services and modern data platforms is forcing companies to rethink traditional perimeter-based security models.
• Investment priorities: By showing which controls and technologies peers are adopting, it helps you prioritize areas like encryption, key management, tokenization, and strong identity and access management.
• Benchmarking: You can use the findings to benchmark your current practices against global trends and identify where to reimagine processes, policies, or tooling.

In short, the report acts as a data-driven guide to help align your security roadmap with how real organizations are responding to current and emerging data threats.