CORPORATE CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES - EVALUATING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND THE IMPACT OF SECURITY STANDARDS
CORPORATE CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES - EVALUATING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND THE IMPACT OF SECURITY STANDARDS

Summary/Abstract: Cybersecurity has become a central pillar of corporate resilience in an era of escalating digital threats. This study investigates the effectiveness of protective measures adopted by corporations, with the emphasis on preventing phishing, ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, insider threats, and SQL injections. Using survey data from 50 companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the research evaluates the implementation of ISO standards, the scope of applied protective practices, and the comparative efficiency of free versus paid security solutions. Statistical methods, including Pearson, Spearman, and Kendall correlations, were applied to identify relationships among various defensive approaches. The findings reveal that organizations employing comprehensive security strategies—especially those combining ISO compliance with advanced paid solutions—demonstrate significantly lower probabilities of cyber incidents. In contrast, firms relying solely on free or partial security measures remain highly vulnerable. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating layered security practices, continuous employee education, and regular system updates to strengthen corporate defenses against evolving cyber threats.

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