TechHQ, October 27, 2025
Research from Riskonnect’s 2025 New Generation of Risk Report has discovered 62% of security leaders believe cybersecurity threats may increase if the US implements stricter trade policies over the long term. Experts warn that such policies may lead to cyberattacks from foreign governments and federal funding for cybersecurity may be reduced, leaving organisations more vulnerable.
Riskonnect surveyed more than 200 risk, compliance, and resilience professionals around the world, finding the political risk has risen into the top three corporate threats, up from fifth in 2024.
“We’re in a new generation of risk – one where cyber, geopolitical, technology, political risk, and other factors are rapidly converging and reshaping the landscape. The impact on markets and operations is unfolding faster than many organisations can keep up,” said Jim Wetekamp, CEO, Riskonnect.
“Riskonnect’s research shows that while organisations are making progress in some areas, today’s unpredictable business environment demands more than stronger defences. It requires organisations to build resilience as a core strategic capability.”
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