Tanium Research Reveals Desire For Increased Federal
Cybersecurity Investment And Industry Partnership
Tanium partnered with The Harris Poll to survey American attitudes around cybersecurity, as well as theinvestments, priorities, and need for increased coordination between the private sector and the federal
government viewed as essential. In the midst of the massive, ongoing Colonial cyberattack that is rippling
across the United States, Tanium is releasing exclusive, timely data that illustrates the urgent need formore robust collaboration between the private sector and the federal government to stop these attacks.

Key Observations

The American public recognizes the realities and challenges of cybersecurity.

78% accounts being hacked or having their data stolen.
of respondents are concerned about their online

Cybersecurity has become so top of mind that 54% of Americans have read or heard at least a fair amount aboutcyberattacks targeting US government agencies and private companies over the past year.

The public recognizes the continuing challenges of cybersecurity. They also have growing
expectations that the government and private sector must do more. Americans want thegovernment to increase investment in cybersecurity, even if it takes priority over investment
in other critical issues affecting our nation like education and transportation.

80% should invest more in cybersecurity.

of Americans think the United States government

59% transportation, infrastructure, and education.

believe it is essential even if that comes at the expense of investment inRespondents also expect the federal government and industry to share more information
and work more closely together in a collaborative effort to stop cyberattacks.

84% share more information and partner together to prevent cybersecurity attacks.

of Americans think government agencies, the military, and private companies should

Who do you think is most responsible forprotecting Americans against cyberattacks
and hacks?

40%

FederalGovernment10%

US Military40%

Private Internet &Cybersecurity Companies

9%None of These

Who do you think is best suited to defend
against cyberattacks in the United States?

48%

28%

Private Internet &Cybersecurity Companies

FederalGovernment

15%

9%

US Military

None of These

How much do you agree or disagree witheach of the following statements?
AGREE

DISAGREE

84%

16%

80%

20%

I am concerned about my online
accounts being hacked or having
my data stolen.

78%

22%

The United States government
should focus more on
cybersecurity, even if that focus
comes at the expense of otherthings like transportation,
infrastructure and education.

59%

41%

Government agencies, the military,and private companies shouldshare more information andpartner with each other to prevent
cyberattacks.
The United States Government
should spend more money on
cybersecurity to ensure the nation
is protected from online attacks.

How much have you read or heard about cyberattacks targeting US government agencies
and private companies (e.g., Solarwinds cyberattacks, Microsoft Exchange hack) over thepast year?
A great deal

14%
A fair amountNot very much

Nothing at all

40%

35%

11%

Survey Method: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Tanium between April 22-26, 2021
among 2,063 adults ages 18+. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error canbe calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact sales@tanium.com.

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