{"id":184009,"date":"2026-02-03T04:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/cybersecurity-investments-what-are-au-nz-companies-spending-on\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:00:17","slug":"cybersecurity-investments-what-are-au-nz-companies-spending-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/cybersecurity-investments-what-are-au-nz-companies-spending-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity investments: What are AU\/NZ companies spending on?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity investments: What are AU\/NZ companies spending on?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-02-03 04:18:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
\n Top 5 cyber investment priorities in the Pacific
\nWhat to invest in will vary depending on companies\u2019 unique situations and goals. The Pacific findings from the Marsh Global Cyber Buyers Study point to a strong emphasis on being ready to respond when incidents occur, improving day-to-day operational capability and gaining clearer insight into where cyber risks sit across the organisation. Together, this reflects a practical approach to cyber investment that balances prevention with preparedness, response and managing exposure across a wider risk ecosystem.
\nOver the next 12 months, the top five areas in which Pacific survey respondents said they would increase investments were:
\n1.\u00a0Cybersecurity incident planning and preparation
\n(69% of Pacific survey respondents expected investments to increase in this area.)
\nIncident preparedness is the top cyber investment priority in the Pacific, reflecting increased focus on how organisations respond when incidents occur. While response plans are typically in place, rehearsal and coordination are often narrower in scope, with tabletop exercises still concentrated on technical teams. Expanding participation to include executives, legal, risk and communications can help improve decision-making under pressure.
\n2.\u00a0Build out Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities
\n(68% expected investments to increase in this area.)
\nIncreased investment in SOC capabilities reflects the need for continuous visibility and faster detection across complex environments. In the Pacific, this may be delivered through managed or co-sourced SOC models rather than fully in-house teams. This approach helps address certain restraints, including regional skills shortages and challenges maintaining 24\/7 coverage needs.
\n3.\u00a0Conduct a cyber risk assessment
\n(63% expected investments to increase in this area.)
\nCyber risk assessments are being prioritised to improve understanding of how cyber risk may translate into practical business impact. There is an opportunity for assessments to become more business-aligned, helping inform investment decisions and insurance placements.
\n4.\u00a0Shore up vulnerabilities presented by complex supply chain and third-party providers
\n(63% expected investments to increase in this area.)
\nRecent global events, including large-scale supplier outages such as CrowdStrike, have highlighted how third-party dependencies can create widespread disruption. As a result, organisations are placing greater emphasis on understanding vendor concentration risk, access pathways and operational resilience across their supplier ecosystem.
\n5.\u00a0Cybersecurity technology\/mitigation
\n(62% expected investments to increase in this area.)
\nTechnology investment remains a key component of an organisation\u2019s cyber strategy in the Pacific. Its positioning alongside planning, monitoring and risk assessment reflects an understanding that tools are most effective when supported by strong governance, visibility and response capabilities.
\nMeasuring cyber risk exposure
\nThe \u201cright\u201d areas in which to increase investment will vary depending on factors such as an organisation\u2019s size, industry, existing capabilities and unique situation. To set an effective and fit-for-purpose investment strategy, it\u2019s essential for organisations to measure and understand these circumstances.
\nThe good news is that the measurement of cyber exposure has notably increased in companies of all sizes and industries since 2021, when nearly 20% of organisations said they had no method to measure cyber risk. In 2025, only 1% said so.
\nInvestment approaches: Buy, borrow or build
\nWhen it comes to investing in cyber resilience, there is no single right path. Organisations typically weigh up whether to buy, borrow, or build capabilities based on their size, maturity, risk profile, investment and operating model.
\nBelow, we explore how each approach is applied and what organisations they are most relevant for.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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