Gartner Survey: 90% of non-executive directors lack confidence in cybersecurity value

A new survey by Gartner, Inc. reveals a critical disconnect between cybersecurity investments and board-level confidence, with 90% of non-executive directors (NEDs) saying they lack a clear measure of confidence in the value delivered by cybersecurity initiatives. Only 10% of respondents believe their organisations have struck the right balance between protection and cost.

The findings, from the 2026 Gartner Board of Directors Survey, were gathered between April 14 and May 22, 2025, from 330 non-executive directors across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific, spanning both private and public companies.

Cybersecurity scepticism: A resource for change

While the numbers indicate widespread doubt, Gartner suggests this scepticism is not necessarily a setback. Instead, it could be a strategic resource for organisations willing to reframe the way cybersecurity value is presented and understood.

According to Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, boards continue to struggle to connect cybersecurity investments with ...