Dive Brief:

• 79% of organizations say they have detected a security incident in the past 12 months, according to the "2015 U.S. State of Cybercrime Survey" from PwC and CSO.

• Nearly one-third of companies surveyed indicated they had experienced a phishing attack.

• Despite the threats, only 30% of organizations said they have a board member involved with cyber risk analysis, the survey found.

Dive Insight:

The report called 2015 a “watershed year for cybercrime,” and said that significant progress is needed to stem losses and damages. A key element in reducing risks and damages is the “speed to identify and respond” to cyber-attacks, the report noted.

The report offered some good news: Companies have taken steps to improve their defenses, and issues like cybersecurity policies and processes are providing better protection than a year ago.

"Greater transparency and visibility into the threat landscape can lead to more action from corporate boards, rapid and informed decision-making, appropriate investments in spend and resources, and greater agility when responding to threats," PwC noted.