Technology can only take an organisation so far when attackers are exploiting human behaviour. Cyber resilience depends as much on people as it does on controls. Measuring and understanding security culture provides critical insight into how prepared an organisation really is — both to prevent incidents and to respond effectively when they occur.

Recent findings from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023 highlight the challenge. Basic cyber hygiene in UK businesses has declined since 2021. Fewer than six in ten firms have formal strategies, and fewer are seeking guidance on security than four years ago. This lack of structure leaves organisations vulnerable not only to common breaches, but the most disruptive and costly incidents.

QinetiQ’s Cyber Security Culture Measurement service helps organisations close this gap. By systematically assessing behaviours, attitudes and awareness, we identify where culture is enabling resilience — and where it is exposing the business to risk. With this insight, leaders can target interventions that strengthen employee buy-in, reduce unintended vulnerabilities and demonstrate preparedness to stakeholders.

• Organisation-wide assessment of behaviours, culture and practices
• Benchmarking against best practice and industry survey data
• Identification of gaps in policy, awareness and behaviour
• Evidence to support cultural change programmes and resilience strategies
• Insight that prepares organisations for both prevention and effective incident response

Culture measured. Weaknesses exposed. Resilience strengthened.