Cyber readiness in Financial Services:
Key insights from  Business CTF 2024

Financial services face increasing pressure as rising cyber threats outpace traditional defenses. With the average cost of a data breach exceeding millions, falling behind isn’t an option. 

Hack The Box's latest Business CTF, The Vault of Hope, challenged over 4,944 security professionals from 943 companies, including top financial institutions. Participants tackled real-world scenarios across 12 different technologies and types of security challenges—including cloud, blockchain, and forensics.

This exclusive report analyzes the results and highlights the strengths and gaps in financial services' cybersecurity readiness, providing actionable steps for enhancing your defenses against evolving threats.

What you’ll learn about:

• Strengths in financial services: Understand where the sector excels and how those strengths contribute to overall resilience.
• Critical weaknesses uncovered: Identify specific gaps in key areas such as hardware security and blockchain security.
• Training alignment: Gain insights into how well current programs match evolving threats and industry priorities.
• Response capabilities: Learn about the sector's ability to address newly disclosed vulnerabilities.
• Actionable strategies: Discover practical steps to strengthen your organization's cybersecurity posture