GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Cyber Security Industry Statistics

Cybersecurity integrates deeply into digital transformation, facing increased threats and costs.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident during their digital transformation efforts

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58% of cybersecurity breaches in 2023 involved cloud environments

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61% of data breaches occur after the implementation of new digital systems, highlighting vulnerability during transformation processes

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72% of enterprises have experienced at least one insider threat incident during digital transformation

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38% of cybersecurity breaches in 2023 were due to third-party vendor vulnerabilities, emphasizing supply chain security

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The number of ransomware attacks targeting digital infrastructure increased by 25% in 2023

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The integration of IoT devices in digital transformation increased cybersecurity risks by 70%, according to recent surveys

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65% of organizations expressed concern over the increasing sophistication of cyber threats during digital transition

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46% of cybersecurity incidents in 2023 involved exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of proactive security measures

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72% of security breaches are linked to unsecured or poorly managed third-party access during digital transformation projects

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70% of organizations surveyed reported a significant increase in security incidents immediately after digital transformation initiatives, indicating the need for ongoing security assessment

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The global cybersecurity market size is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 10.9%

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42% of organizations have increased cybersecurity budgets specifically for digital transformation initiatives

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85% of organizations plan to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity solutions as part of their digital transformation

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The use of zero-trust architecture in digital transformation has increased by 60% over the past two years

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The average cost of a data breach increased to $4.45 million in 2023, with digital transformation as a contributing factor

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62% of organizations use machine learning to detect threats in digital environments

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The adoption of biometric authentication in digital transformation projects increased by 40% in 2023

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55% of organizations surveyed plan to implement blockchain solutions for cybersecurity in their digital transformation roadmap

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The use of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools increased by 35% in organizations undergoing digital transformation

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67% of cybersecurity executives believe that digital transformation has heightened the importance of threat intelligence sharing

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The deployment of automated threat detection tools increased by 50% between 2021 and 2023, driven by digital transformation needs

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60% of organizations plan to leverage AI for predictive analytics to prevent cyberattacks during their digital transformation

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48% of enterprise security budgets are allocated towards digital transformation initiatives, reflecting prioritization of secure digital growth

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80% of companies believe that real-time threat intelligence is crucial for their digital transformation

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Investment in cybersecurity talent increased by 30% in 2023 as companies seek to strengthen defenses in digital transformation processes

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The deployment of AI-powered security analytics tools grew by 45% in 2023, aiding in faster threat detection during digital transformation

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The adoption of cybersecurity mesh architecture in digital transformation projects increased by 55% in 2023, improving security flexibility and scalability

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68% of organizations consider cybersecurity a core component of their digital transformation strategy

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Only 27% of companies feel fully prepared to address cybersecurity challenges in their digital transformation

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74% of security professionals believe that digital transformation has increased the complexity of cybersecurity management

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55% of organizations have integrated DevSecOps practices to enhance security during digital transformation

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90% of cybersecurity incidents related to digital transformation could have been prevented with better planning and risk assessment

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48% of organizations face challenges in managing AI and machine learning tools for cybersecurity

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Only 33% of organizations conduct regular cybersecurity training aligned with their digital transformation goals

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79% of companies report increased security challenges during cloud migration in digital transformation

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53% of businesses see a direct correlation between digital maturity and cybersecurity resilience

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44% of security teams lack the skills necessary to manage emerging threats in digital environments

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69% of organizations view cyber risk as a major barrier to digital transformation success

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75% of security leaders believe that integrating cybersecurity early in digital transformation projects reduces overall risk

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83% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of their digital security measures

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53% of organizations feel that their existing cybersecurity tools are insufficient to handle new threats emerging from digital initiatives

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54% of organizations have increased their focus on data privacy compliance as part of their digital transformation, to mitigate cybersecurity risks

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65% of organizations plan to integrate cybersecurity into their overall digital governance frameworks, to ensure alignment and risk management

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50% of cybersecurity professionals believe that automation will be critical for managing the complexity of security in digital transformation

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89% of organizations recognize the importance of a comprehensive incident response plan in their digital transformation journey

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60% of enterprises are investing in developing their internal cybersecurity expertise to support digital transformation, rather than relying solely on external vendors

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58% of organizations think that digital transformation has increased the difficulty of maintaining security compliance across multiple jurisdictions

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Key Highlights

68% of organizations consider cybersecurity a core component of their digital transformation strategy
The global cybersecurity market size is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 10.9%
70% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident during their digital transformation efforts
58% of cybersecurity breaches in 2023 involved cloud environments
42% of organizations have increased cybersecurity budgets specifically for digital transformation initiatives
85% of organizations plan to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity solutions as part of their digital transformation
Only 27% of companies feel fully prepared to address cybersecurity challenges in their digital transformation
61% of data breaches occur after the implementation of new digital systems, highlighting vulnerability during transformation processes
74% of security professionals believe that digital transformation has increased the complexity of cybersecurity management
The use of zero-trust architecture in digital transformation has increased by 60% over the past two years
55% of organizations have integrated DevSecOps practices to enhance security during digital transformation
90% of cybersecurity incidents related to digital transformation could have been prevented with better planning and risk assessment
The average cost of a data breach increased to $4.45 million in 2023, with digital transformation as a contributing factor

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become a vital cornerstone, with 68% of organizations integrating security deeply into their strategies amidst a cybersecurity market projected to hit $345 billion by 2026 and an alarming 70% experiencing incidents during their digital journeys.

Cyber Threats & Incidents

70% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident during their digital transformation efforts
58% of cybersecurity breaches in 2023 involved cloud environments
61% of data breaches occur after the implementation of new digital systems, highlighting vulnerability during transformation processes
72% of enterprises have experienced at least one insider threat incident during digital transformation
38% of cybersecurity breaches in 2023 were due to third-party vendor vulnerabilities, emphasizing supply chain security
The number of ransomware attacks targeting digital infrastructure increased by 25% in 2023
The integration of IoT devices in digital transformation increased cybersecurity risks by 70%, according to recent surveys
65% of organizations expressed concern over the increasing sophistication of cyber threats during digital transition
46% of cybersecurity incidents in 2023 involved exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of proactive security measures
72% of security breaches are linked to unsecured or poorly managed third-party access during digital transformation projects
70% of organizations surveyed reported a significant increase in security incidents immediately after digital transformation initiatives, indicating the need for ongoing security assessment

Cyber Threats & Incidents Interpretation

As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, the mounting tide of cyber threats reveals that nearly three-quarters face incident spikes during transition, with cloud, IoT, and third-party vulnerabilities serving as the treacherous currents threatening to sink their security ship.

Cybersecurity Market & Investment Trends

The global cybersecurity market size is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 10.9%
42% of organizations have increased cybersecurity budgets specifically for digital transformation initiatives
85% of organizations plan to adopt AI-driven cybersecurity solutions as part of their digital transformation
The use of zero-trust architecture in digital transformation has increased by 60% over the past two years
The average cost of a data breach increased to $4.45 million in 2023, with digital transformation as a contributing factor
62% of organizations use machine learning to detect threats in digital environments
The adoption of biometric authentication in digital transformation projects increased by 40% in 2023
55% of organizations surveyed plan to implement blockchain solutions for cybersecurity in their digital transformation roadmap
The use of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools increased by 35% in organizations undergoing digital transformation
67% of cybersecurity executives believe that digital transformation has heightened the importance of threat intelligence sharing
The deployment of automated threat detection tools increased by 50% between 2021 and 2023, driven by digital transformation needs
60% of organizations plan to leverage AI for predictive analytics to prevent cyberattacks during their digital transformation
48% of enterprise security budgets are allocated towards digital transformation initiatives, reflecting prioritization of secure digital growth
80% of companies believe that real-time threat intelligence is crucial for their digital transformation
Investment in cybersecurity talent increased by 30% in 2023 as companies seek to strengthen defenses in digital transformation processes
The deployment of AI-powered security analytics tools grew by 45% in 2023, aiding in faster threat detection during digital transformation
The adoption of cybersecurity mesh architecture in digital transformation projects increased by 55% in 2023, improving security flexibility and scalability

Cybersecurity Market & Investment Trends Interpretation

As digital transformation accelerates toward a $345.4 billion industry with AI, biometrics, and zero-trust on the front lines, organizations are pouring nearly half their security budgets into embracing cutting-edge technologies—highlighting both the critical necessity of advanced cyber defenses and the growing cost—averaging $4.45 million per breach—that comes with trying to digitally innovate without adequate security.

Organizational Preparedness & Challenges

68% of organizations consider cybersecurity a core component of their digital transformation strategy
Only 27% of companies feel fully prepared to address cybersecurity challenges in their digital transformation
74% of security professionals believe that digital transformation has increased the complexity of cybersecurity management
55% of organizations have integrated DevSecOps practices to enhance security during digital transformation
90% of cybersecurity incidents related to digital transformation could have been prevented with better planning and risk assessment
48% of organizations face challenges in managing AI and machine learning tools for cybersecurity
Only 33% of organizations conduct regular cybersecurity training aligned with their digital transformation goals
79% of companies report increased security challenges during cloud migration in digital transformation
53% of businesses see a direct correlation between digital maturity and cybersecurity resilience
44% of security teams lack the skills necessary to manage emerging threats in digital environments
69% of organizations view cyber risk as a major barrier to digital transformation success
75% of security leaders believe that integrating cybersecurity early in digital transformation projects reduces overall risk
83% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of their digital security measures
53% of organizations feel that their existing cybersecurity tools are insufficient to handle new threats emerging from digital initiatives
54% of organizations have increased their focus on data privacy compliance as part of their digital transformation, to mitigate cybersecurity risks
65% of organizations plan to integrate cybersecurity into their overall digital governance frameworks, to ensure alignment and risk management
50% of cybersecurity professionals believe that automation will be critical for managing the complexity of security in digital transformation
89% of organizations recognize the importance of a comprehensive incident response plan in their digital transformation journey
60% of enterprises are investing in developing their internal cybersecurity expertise to support digital transformation, rather than relying solely on external vendors
58% of organizations think that digital transformation has increased the difficulty of maintaining security compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Organizational Preparedness & Challenges Interpretation

While nearly two-thirds of organizations recognize cybersecurity as essential to their digital transformation, a mere 27% feel truly prepared to tackle the rising complexity—highlighting that in the race to innovate digitally, many may be running into the security wall unarmed.