Thai cybersecurity readiness lacking

Cisco study reveals only 7% of Thai organisations at 'mature' readiness level

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Only 7% of organisations in Thailand have achieved the “Mature” level of readiness required to effectively withstand today’s cybersecurity threats, according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index compiled by Cisco, a multinational digital communications technology provider.

The finding is a slight decline from the previous year, when 9% of organisations in Thailand were designated as Mature. This demonstrates that cybersecurity preparedness remains low as hyperconnectivity and AI introduces new complexities for security practitioners, Cisco said.

Al is revolutionising security and escalating threat levels, with 9 in 10 organisations (91%) facing AI-related security incidents last year. However, only 57% of respondents are confident their employees fully understand AI related threats, and 47% believe their teams fully grasp how malicious actors are using AI to execute sophisticated attacks. This awareness gap leaves organisations critically exposed.

Al is compounding an already challenging threat landscape. In the last year, 64% suffered cyber-attacks, hindered by complex security frameworks with disparate point solutions. Looking forward, respondents view external threats like malicious actors and state-affiliated groups (45%) as more significant to their organisations than internal threats (55%), underscoring the urgent need for streamlined defence strategies to thwart external attacks.