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New Zealand ranks 10th alongside Poland, but Mexico takes the unenviable top spot, according to new research.
New Zealand has scraped its way into a newly released list of the top 10 countries most vulnerable to breaches in cloud security.
The new figures, compiled by cloud security firm Kloudle, used data from Microsoft, the International Telecommunication Union, and the e-Governance Academy to assess cyber security and cloud safety postures and preparedness scores.
The combined figures place New Zealand just inside the list at number 10, alongside Poland. While the two countries have ranked similarly, the hard numbers could not be more different.
Both have an overall risk score of 47.9, but New Zealand has a far greater cyber security preparedness score – 92.5 compared to Poland’s 55. New Zealand also has a lower exposure score of 17.9 compared to Poland’s 28.6.
But it’s the estimated number of cloud security breaches in the last two decades that provides the starkest figures. According to Kloudle’s research, there were 66.15 million breaches in New Zealand in that period. Poland experienced 388.39 million.
By comparison, Mexico – which ranked as the most vulnerable country – earned an overall risk score of 89.6, a cyber security preparedness score of 38.3, and an exposure rating of 48.3. Kloudle also estimates the country experienced 424.83 million cloud breaches in the last 20 years.
The UK, the US, and Canada all appear in the top 10, with the US having experienced an estimated 17,559.11 million cloud breaches in the last two decades.
“Imagine waking up to find your bank account drained, your identity stolen, or your private photos leaked online. These are the real-world consequences of cloud security breaches. The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced cloud security measures across the globe. The vulnerabilities exposed in countries like Mexico, Chile, and the UK highlight the critical gaps in cyber security infrastructure that need immediate attention,” Akash Mahajan, founder and CEO of Kloudle, said in a statement.
“We must prioritise cyber security education and implement robust data protection measures as we continue to rely more heavily on cloud technologies. These include regular security audits, employee training programs, and adopting advanced encryption technologies. Companies should also consider implementing a ‘security-first’ culture, where data protection is integrated into their operations.
“By fostering a heightened sense of cyber awareness and investing in comprehensive security solutions, businesses can significantly reduce their risk of being victimised by cloud-based breaches and cyber attacks.”
Here’s the full top 10:
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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