Cisco Broadband Survey: Consumers in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks

Cisco Broadband Survey: Consumers in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks

- 91% of respondents see broadband as critical national infrastructure.

- 68% of respondents rely on their home Internet to work from home or run a business.

- 76% of respondents believe that using the cloud is secure, to store their documents, photos, music and more.

- 38% of respondents who plan to upgrade their internet service in the next 12 months, factor in high security for their choice of broadband service.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Cisco’s latest Broadband Survey has revealed that internet users in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks, with only 3% of respondents not taking any measure to protect the security of their home connection.

The survey of more than 21,000 people in 12 countries, including 2,000 respondents from KSA, looked at how consumers use their broadband connectivity.

In Saudi Arabia, 91% of total survey respondents ranked broadband as critical national infrastructure; while 68% of respondents rely on their home Internet to work from home or run a business.

Security is a Priority as More Move Online

The emergence of hybrid work and the ever-increasing blur between the professional and personal lives of employees brings new risks into the home. Despite most consumers using their broadband for tasks like banking and work, passwords