GITNUXREPORT 2025

Cybersecurity Industry Statistics

Cybersecurity market grows, threats rise, workforce shortages threaten industry resilience.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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68% of business leaders feel their cybersecurity risks are increasing

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Ransomware attacks have increased by 105% in 2023

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78% of organizations have experienced a successful cyberattack

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Phishing attacks account for 36% of malicious cyber incidents

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90% of malware is delivered via email

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The number of record breaches increased by 15% in 2023

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Top industries targeted by cyberattacks include healthcare, finance, and retail

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IoT devices are involved in 28% of cyberattacks

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The average time to identify a breach is 207 days

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82% of breaches involve a human element, such as insider threats or social engineering

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Over 60% of cyberattacks target small businesses

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Cloud data breaches account for 43% of all data breaches

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94% of malware is delivered via email, according to recent reports

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63% of data breaches are caused by malicious attacks

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The average ransom demand increased by 80% in 2023

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The average number of security alerts per week per organization is 4,200

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81% of data breaches are caused by stolen or compromised credentials

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55% of organizations experienced supply chain cyberattacks in 2023

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70% of parents are concerned about their children’s online safety

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45% of organizations report having experienced a data breach caused by third-party vendors

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The healthcare industry accounts for 35% of all data breaches

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The financial services sector experiences an average of 433 cyberattacks per month

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The average dwell time of cyber attackers inside networks before detection is 12 days

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60% of organizations have experienced a phishing attack

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The global threat detection and response market is projected to reach $35.2 billion by 2028

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The number of cyberattacks on cloud services increased by 32% in 2023

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

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60% of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyberattack

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The average cost of a data breach globally is $4.45 million

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The healthcare sector experiences the highest average data breach cost at $7.13 million per incident

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Ransomware attacks cost organizations an average of $1.85 million per incident in 2023

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Cybersecurity budgets are often increased by 10-20% annually

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The U.S. government’s budget for cybersecurity increased by 16% in 2023

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The average cost of a ransomware attack on small businesses is approximately $84,000

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87% of organizations prioritize cybersecurity for data protection

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64% of organizations still struggle to detect cyber threats early

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77% of organizations have a dedicated cybersecurity budget

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65% of organizations use encryption to protect sensitive data

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23% of security professionals feel unprepared to handle ransomware threats

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84% of organizations are deploying endpoint security solutions

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44% of data breaches could have been prevented with better security hygiene

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87% of organizations say that security automation is critical to their cybersecurity strategy

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AI is used in 47% of cybersecurity tools

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VPN usage increased by 330% during 2023

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The penetration rate of multi-factor authentication (MFA) is at 54% among organizations

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Only 19% of organizations have fully implemented endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems

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The number of IoT devices connected worldwide is expected to reach 14.4 billion by 2024

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The use of biometric authentication in cybersecurity increased by 40% in 2023

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Cybersecurity workforce shortage is expected to reach 3.4 million by 2025

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35% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity headcount in 2024

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The global cybersecurity workforce shortage exceeds 3 million professionals

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92% of organizations acknowledge the importance of cybersecurity awareness training

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Key Highlights

The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
68% of business leaders feel their cybersecurity risks are increasing
Ransomware attacks have increased by 105% in 2023
60% of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyberattack
The average cost of a data breach globally is $4.45 million
78% of organizations have experienced a successful cyberattack
Phishing attacks account for 36% of malicious cyber incidents
90% of malware is delivered via email
Cybersecurity workforce shortage is expected to reach 3.4 million by 2025
87% of organizations prioritize cybersecurity for data protection
The number of record breaches increased by 15% in 2023
Top industries targeted by cyberattacks include healthcare, finance, and retail
IoT devices are involved in 28% of cyberattacks

As cyber threats surge with ransomware attacks up by 105% and the global cybersecurity market poised to hit $345.4 billion by 2026, the industry faces urgent challenges—from widening vulnerabilities and workforce shortages to the rising costs of data breaches—that underscore the critical need for innovation and resilience in this rapidly evolving digital battleground.

Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents

68% of business leaders feel their cybersecurity risks are increasing
Ransomware attacks have increased by 105% in 2023
78% of organizations have experienced a successful cyberattack
Phishing attacks account for 36% of malicious cyber incidents
90% of malware is delivered via email
The number of record breaches increased by 15% in 2023
Top industries targeted by cyberattacks include healthcare, finance, and retail
IoT devices are involved in 28% of cyberattacks
The average time to identify a breach is 207 days
82% of breaches involve a human element, such as insider threats or social engineering
Over 60% of cyberattacks target small businesses
Cloud data breaches account for 43% of all data breaches
94% of malware is delivered via email, according to recent reports
63% of data breaches are caused by malicious attacks
The average ransom demand increased by 80% in 2023
The average number of security alerts per week per organization is 4,200
81% of data breaches are caused by stolen or compromised credentials
55% of organizations experienced supply chain cyberattacks in 2023
70% of parents are concerned about their children’s online safety
45% of organizations report having experienced a data breach caused by third-party vendors
The healthcare industry accounts for 35% of all data breaches
The financial services sector experiences an average of 433 cyberattacks per month
The average dwell time of cyber attackers inside networks before detection is 12 days
60% of organizations have experienced a phishing attack
The global threat detection and response market is projected to reach $35.2 billion by 2028
The number of cyberattacks on cloud services increased by 32% in 2023

Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents Interpretation

With ransomware attacks soaring by 105%, over 68% of business leaders feeling their risks heighten, and breaches taking an average of 207 days to detect—plus email still being the primary delivery vehicle for 94% of malware—it's clear that in cybersecurity, complacency remains the most dangerous vulnerability, especially when 60% of attacks exploit human elements and small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs.

Financial Impact and Costs

The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
60% of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyberattack
The average cost of a data breach globally is $4.45 million
The healthcare sector experiences the highest average data breach cost at $7.13 million per incident
Ransomware attacks cost organizations an average of $1.85 million per incident in 2023
Cybersecurity budgets are often increased by 10-20% annually
The U.S. government’s budget for cybersecurity increased by 16% in 2023
The average cost of a ransomware attack on small businesses is approximately $84,000

Financial Impact and Costs Interpretation

With the cybersecurity industry booming towards a projected $345.4 billion by 2026, it’s clear that in the digital arms race, small companies find themselves nearly as vulnerable as healthcare and government agencies, facing costly breaches—and with ransomware assaults costing small firms an average of $84,000, it’s no wonder that cybersecurity budgets are escalating by 10-20% annually as organizations scramble to avoid becoming the next costly headline.

Organizational Preparedness and Response

87% of organizations prioritize cybersecurity for data protection
64% of organizations still struggle to detect cyber threats early
77% of organizations have a dedicated cybersecurity budget
65% of organizations use encryption to protect sensitive data
23% of security professionals feel unprepared to handle ransomware threats
84% of organizations are deploying endpoint security solutions
44% of data breaches could have been prevented with better security hygiene
87% of organizations say that security automation is critical to their cybersecurity strategy

Organizational Preparedness and Response Interpretation

While most organizations recognize cybersecurity's critical role—investing in budgets, encryption, and automation—persistent gaps in early threat detection and security hygiene reveal that even in 2023, many are still fighting cyber threats with one hand tied behind their backs.

Technological Developments and Trends

AI is used in 47% of cybersecurity tools
VPN usage increased by 330% during 2023
The penetration rate of multi-factor authentication (MFA) is at 54% among organizations
Only 19% of organizations have fully implemented endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems
The number of IoT devices connected worldwide is expected to reach 14.4 billion by 2024
The use of biometric authentication in cybersecurity increased by 40% in 2023

Technological Developments and Trends Interpretation

As cyber threats multiply and evolve, the cybersecurity industry juggles a surge in AI integration, VPN favorites skyrocketing, and a cautious embrace of advanced defenses like EDR and MFA — highlighting both innovative progress and the urgent need for widespread adoption of robust, multi-layered security measures in our increasingly connected world.

Workforce and Industry Challenges

Cybersecurity workforce shortage is expected to reach 3.4 million by 2025
35% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity headcount in 2024
The global cybersecurity workforce shortage exceeds 3 million professionals
92% of organizations acknowledge the importance of cybersecurity awareness training

Workforce and Industry Challenges Interpretation

With a looming deficit of over 3 million cybersecurity experts by 2025 and nearly all organizations recognizing the critical need for awareness, it's clear that the industry must accelerate talent cultivation before a breach in the digital dam becomes inevitable.