Methodology The Global State of Information Security® Survey 2017 is a worldwide study by PwC, CIO and CSO. It was conducted online from April 4, 2016 to June 3, 2016. Readers of CIO and CSO and clients of PwC from around the globe were invited via email to participate in the survey. The results discussed in this report are based on responses of more than 10,000 CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CISOs, CSOs, VPs and directors of IT and security practices from more than 133 countries. Thirty-four percent (34%) of survey respondents are from North America, 31% from Europe, 20% from Asia Pacific, 13% from South America and 3% from the Middle East and Africa. 31%—Europe 34%—North America 3%— Middle East and Africa 20%—Asia Pacific 13%—South America The margin of error is less than 1%; numbers may not add to 100% due to rounding. All figures and graphics in this report were sourced from survey results. 24 Key findings from The Global State of Information Security® Survey 2017 © 2016 PwC