The PSA Certified 2023 Security Report analyzes the relationship between security investments and legislation. The report found that three quarters (75%) of businesses report that security has become a bigger business priority in the last 12 months, and they are spending on average 15.3% more in security related areas in 2023 compared to 2022.
The average spend per company on both continuous security investment and building security into products have both risen by 12%. Spending on external validation is also on the rise, with the spending on third-party lab testing and evaluation rising by 24% and spending on security certification by 14%.