78% of Organizations Are Targets of Ransomware Attacks Two or More Times in Twelve Months

Halcyon’s Ransomware CISO Survey reveals a stark contrast between CISO confidence and actual outcomes: while most leaders believe they can prevent or quickly recover from ransomware, many organizations suffered repeated attacks within a year, with significant operational disruptions (often weeks to months) and high remediation costs (59% exceeding $1M). The report urges focusing on measurable metrics like mean time to detect/respond, incident response plan effectiveness, and strengthening security awareness and hygiene to reduce real-world impact.