--- title: 2021 Survey of CISOs with Small Cyber Security Teams description: With the risk landscape growing exponentially year on year, learn how small security teams feel that they measure up against larger Enterprise-size teams --- ### Watch XDR, Response Automation and 24X7 MDR in Action [Watch Demo](https://www.cynet.com/watch-on-demand-cynet-demo/?watch) [or schedule a live demo](https://www.cynet.com/request-a-demo/) By clicking submit I consent to the use of my personal data by Cynet in accordance with [Cynet's Privacy Policy](https://cynet.com/request-a-demo/) and by its partners **Report** # 2021 Survey of CISOs with Small Cyber Security Teams While there are many reports out there looking at large enterprise security teams and their challenges, Cynet commissioned this report to better understand the unique challenges faced by small security teams (up to 5 people).  With the risk landscape growing exponentially year on year, how do small security teams feel that they measure up against larger Enterprise-size teams?  - The budgets, plans and investment priorities these teams have in 2021 - The most prescient challenges faced by these CISOs - The prevalent breach protection technologies in place and plans going forward ### Watch XDR, Response Automation and 24X7 MDR in Action [Watch Demo](https://www.cynet.com/watch-on-demand-cynet-demo/?watch) [or schedule a live demo](https://www.cynet.com/request-a-demo/) By clicking submit I consent to the use of my personal data by Cynet in accordance with [Cynet's Privacy Policy](https://cynet.com/request-a-demo/) and by its partners **Report** # 2021 Survey of CISOs with Small Cyber Security Teams While there are many reports out there looking at large enterprise security teams and their challenges, Cynet commissioned this report to better understand the unique challenges faced by small security teams (up to 5 people).  With the risk landscape growing exponentially year on year, how do small security teams feel that they measure up against larger Enterprise-size teams?  - The budgets, plans and investment priorities these teams have in 2021 - The most prescient challenges faced by these CISOs - The prevalent breach protection technologies in place and plans going forward ## Backed by the Industry ![](https://www.cynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mitre_Corporation_logo.svg.png) ### Outstanding results in 2025 Mitre ATT&CK 100% Detection Visibility 100% Technique-Level Coverage 100% Protection 0 Detection False Positives ![Cynet Awards 2024](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/awards-2024.png) ### Rated #1 based on G2 customers’ reviews #1 Rated XDR Platform #1 Rated UEBA Software Leader in IR Solutions Leader in EPP Suites ![](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/LP%202022%20Assets/back3.png) ### Recommended by 95% Overall 4.9/5 Rating Product capabilities 4.8/5 Rating Ease of deployment 4.8/5 Rating “We don’t have to worry about that side of our security as much, which is a load off our minds and allows us to do what we need to do to help the firm” David Michel, Becker - CIO [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrRHXlbD55A) [![](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/LP%202022%20Assets/vidposter.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrRHXlbD55A) [![](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/LP%202022%20Assets/FB%20Icon.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/cynet360/) [![](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/LP%202022%20Assets/Twitter%20Icon.svg)](https://twitter.com/cynet360) [![](https://go.cynet.com/hubfs/LP%202022%20Assets/In%20Icon.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynet-security) Copyright © 2026 Cynet Security, LTD | [Privacy Policy](https://cynet.com/privacy-policy/)