The statistic reveals the leading cyber security spending priorities for enterprises worldwide, over the 12 months following a 2016 survey of C-level executives and IT and security directors. According to 46 percent of respondents, one of the cyber security spending priorities will be security for the Internet of Things and connected devices.
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PwC. (October 18, 2016). Leading cyber security spending priorities among enterprises worldwide in 2016-2017* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 07, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/629191/worldwide-cyber-security-spending-priorities/
PwC. "Leading cyber security spending priorities among enterprises worldwide in 2016-2017*." Chart. October 18, 2016. Statista. Accessed May 07, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/629191/worldwide-cyber-security-spending-priorities/
PwC. (2016). Leading cyber security spending priorities among enterprises worldwide in 2016-2017*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 07, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/629191/worldwide-cyber-security-spending-priorities/
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Leading cyber security spending priorities among enterprises worldwide in 2016-2017* [Graph], PwC, October 18, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/629191/worldwide-cyber-security-spending-priorities/