58% of districts reported economic growth, 33% reported consumer spending increases, and 100% reported wage growth.

The 2024 Data Breach Cost Report found that 50%+ of companies breached pass the recovery costs to their customers.

While 38% of CFOs feel greater optimism, 39% feel less optimistic about the financial prospects for their companies.

75% of districts reported economic growth, 67% reported employment increases, and 75% reported weak commercial real estate.

Ohio’s nonfarm payroll employment increased to 5.6 million in March of 2024 and the state’s unemployment rate was 3.8%.

Aggregate household debt balances increased by $184 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a 1.1% rise from 2023Q4. Balances now stand at $17.69 trillion and have increased by $3.5 trillion since the end of 2019, just before the pandemic recession.

100% of districts reported wage growth, 85% reported economic growth, and 75% reported employment increases.

59% of CFOs rate current economic conditions as good or very good, while 54% say economic conditions will improve in a year.

Criminals use exploits and phishing for 55% of breaches and then focus on evasion to maintain network persistence for as long as possible.

67% of Districts reported slight to modest growth, 25% reported no change, and 8% noted softening. The economic outlook for future growth remained positive, with expectations for strong demand and less restrictive financial conditions over the next 6 to 12 months.