GITNUXREPORT 2025

Cyber Security Industry Statistics

Cybersecurity market surges, attacks target small firms, human error remains key.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The top two attack vectors are email and web application vulnerabilities

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The global cybersecurity market is expected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026

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The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is $4.45 million

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82% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2024

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60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber attack go out of business within six months

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The average ransom paid per ransomware attack is $312,000

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Data privacy laws influencing cybersecurity spending include GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD

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Cyber insurance premiums increased by an average of 35% in 2023

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The global cybercrime damages are estimated to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face an average cybersecurity cost of $120,000 annually

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The average cost of implementing cybersecurity measures per organization is $1.2 million

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The average downtime after a cyber attack is 21 days, causing significant operational losses

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The number of IoT devices is projected to reach 14.4 billion by 2025, increasing attack surface

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Cybersecurity workforce shortage is estimated at 3.4 million globally

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The use of AI in cybersecurity is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.7% between 2023 and 2030

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The use of cloud security solutions increased by 40% in 2023

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The use of biometric authentication increased by 38% in 2023

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Cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow 31% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average

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The healthcare industry faces 1 in 13 healthcare organizations experiencing a cyber attack annually

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The banking sector experienced nearly 13,000 cyber incidents in 2023, up from 9,600 in 2022

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The healthcare industry faces a 55% breach rate, the highest among sectors

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The number of reported cyber incidents in the financial sector increased by 20% in 2023

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The healthcare industry accounts for 22% of all reported cyber incidents

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The financial sector experienced 20% more cyber threats in 2023 compared to 2022

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Only 5% of company folders are properly secured

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68% of organizations do not have a dedicated cybersecurity team

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Cybersecurity awareness training can reduce the risk of breaches by up to 70%

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Pairing traditional cybersecurity with threat intelligence improves incident response efficiency by 42%

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The adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) grew by 45% in 2023

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63% of companies plan to implement Zero Trust Architecture by 2025

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The average time to patch critical vulnerabilities is 78 days, increasing exposure to attacks

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58% of organizations see a lack of cybersecurity talent as a major challenge

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The adoption of endpoint security solutions grew by 50% in 2023

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43% of cyber attacks target small businesses

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Phishing attacks account for over 80% of reported security incidents

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94% of malware is delivered via email

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Ransomware incidents increased by 105% in 2023 compared to the previous year

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64% of organizations have experienced a business-related security incident

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The average time to identify a data breach is 233 days

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The majority of cyberattacks are financially motivated, with 68% motivated by monetary gain

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52% of breaches involve public-facing applications

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77% of organizations have experienced a cyber attack in the past year

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36% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by phishing

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In 2023, mobile malware attacks increased by 55%

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43% of organizations experienced a phishing attack in 2023

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70% of cyberattacks leverage known vulnerabilities that are unpatched

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The average lifecycle of a malware campaign is 60 days

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95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error

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87% of organizations believe that cyber threats are increasing

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60% of password-related breaches involve weak or stolen passwords

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91% of successful data breaches start with a phishing attack

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80% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error or negligence

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The number of DDoS attacks increased by 35% in 2023

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66% of cyber attacks target email systems

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70% of all cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering

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Key Highlights

The global cybersecurity market is expected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
43% of cyber attacks target small businesses
The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is $4.45 million
Phishing attacks account for over 80% of reported security incidents
94% of malware is delivered via email
Ransomware incidents increased by 105% in 2023 compared to the previous year
The healthcare industry faces 1 in 13 healthcare organizations experiencing a cyber attack annually
64% of organizations have experienced a business-related security incident
82% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2024
Only 5% of company folders are properly secured
The average time to identify a data breach is 233 days
The majority of cyberattacks are financially motivated, with 68% motivated by monetary gain
The number of IoT devices is projected to reach 14.4 billion by 2025, increasing attack surface

As cyber threats escalate with attacks likely to cost the world over $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, the cybersecurity industry is rapidly evolving into a $345.4 billion powerhouse—yet small businesses remain vulnerable, with over 80% of security incidents stemming from email-based phishing and human error continues to be the culprit in 95% of breaches.

Attack Vectors

The top two attack vectors are email and web application vulnerabilities

Attack Vectors Interpretation

With email and web apps serving as the digital doorways most frequently exploited, it's clear that in cyber security, locking the front door is no longer enough—we must also reinforce the windows and scrutinize every click.

Cybersecurity Costs and Financial Impact

The global cybersecurity market is expected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is $4.45 million
82% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2024
60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber attack go out of business within six months
The average ransom paid per ransomware attack is $312,000
Data privacy laws influencing cybersecurity spending include GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD
Cyber insurance premiums increased by an average of 35% in 2023
The global cybercrime damages are estimated to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face an average cybersecurity cost of $120,000 annually
The average cost of implementing cybersecurity measures per organization is $1.2 million
The average downtime after a cyber attack is 21 days, causing significant operational losses

Cybersecurity Costs and Financial Impact Interpretation

As cyber threats escalate into a trillion-dollar industry and threaten small businesses with failure within months, companies are pouring over a trillion dollars into defenses—yet with average breaches costing millions and causing weeks of downtime, the real question remains: are we investing enough or just throwing money into a cyber abyss?

Emerging Technologies and Workforce Trends

The number of IoT devices is projected to reach 14.4 billion by 2025, increasing attack surface
Cybersecurity workforce shortage is estimated at 3.4 million globally
The use of AI in cybersecurity is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.7% between 2023 and 2030
The use of cloud security solutions increased by 40% in 2023
The use of biometric authentication increased by 38% in 2023
Cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow 31% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average

Emerging Technologies and Workforce Trends Interpretation

As the Internet of Things balloons to 14.4 billion devices by 2025, outpacing our cybersecurity workforce, and AI, cloud, and biometrics surge forward exponentially, the industry faces a paradox where technological progress demands ever-greater vigilance just as the talent pool struggles to keep pace.

Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Risks

The healthcare industry faces 1 in 13 healthcare organizations experiencing a cyber attack annually
The banking sector experienced nearly 13,000 cyber incidents in 2023, up from 9,600 in 2022
The healthcare industry faces a 55% breach rate, the highest among sectors
The number of reported cyber incidents in the financial sector increased by 20% in 2023
The healthcare industry accounts for 22% of all reported cyber incidents
The financial sector experienced 20% more cyber threats in 2023 compared to 2022

Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Risks Interpretation

With healthcare and finance each bearing over a fifth of all cyber incidents and persistent year-over-year increases—in a landscape where a healthcare organization faces a breach every 13 days and nearly 13,000 banking cyber incidents occurred in 2023—it's clear that cyber threats are not only rising but increasingly targeting sectors critical to our well-being and economy, demanding vigilant and proactive cybersecurity measures now more than ever.

Organizational Security Practices and Preparedness

Only 5% of company folders are properly secured
68% of organizations do not have a dedicated cybersecurity team
Cybersecurity awareness training can reduce the risk of breaches by up to 70%
Pairing traditional cybersecurity with threat intelligence improves incident response efficiency by 42%
The adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) grew by 45% in 2023
63% of companies plan to implement Zero Trust Architecture by 2025
The average time to patch critical vulnerabilities is 78 days, increasing exposure to attacks
58% of organizations see a lack of cybersecurity talent as a major challenge
The adoption of endpoint security solutions grew by 50% in 2023

Organizational Security Practices and Preparedness Interpretation

Despite a surge in cybersecurity measures like MFA and endpoint security, the fact that only 5% of company folders are properly secured and most organizations lack dedicated teams or timely patching underscores a stark reality: without prioritizing comprehensive, talent-driven, and proactive defenses, businesses remain sitting ducks in the cyber battlefield.

Threat Types and Attack Vectors

43% of cyber attacks target small businesses
Phishing attacks account for over 80% of reported security incidents
94% of malware is delivered via email
Ransomware incidents increased by 105% in 2023 compared to the previous year
64% of organizations have experienced a business-related security incident
The average time to identify a data breach is 233 days
The majority of cyberattacks are financially motivated, with 68% motivated by monetary gain
52% of breaches involve public-facing applications
77% of organizations have experienced a cyber attack in the past year
36% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by phishing
In 2023, mobile malware attacks increased by 55%
43% of organizations experienced a phishing attack in 2023
70% of cyberattacks leverage known vulnerabilities that are unpatched
The average lifecycle of a malware campaign is 60 days
95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error
87% of organizations believe that cyber threats are increasing
60% of password-related breaches involve weak or stolen passwords
91% of successful data breaches start with a phishing attack
80% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error or negligence
The number of DDoS attacks increased by 35% in 2023
66% of cyber attacks target email systems
70% of all cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering

Threat Types and Attack Vectors Interpretation

With over 80% of security incidents stemming from phishing—primarily through emails exploited by unpatched vulnerabilities and human error—small businesses and organizations alike face a 77% chance of a cyber attack in just a year, reminding us that in cybersecurity, the greatest threat often comes from within and that vigilant human awareness remains our strongest defense.