53% of government IT security leaders rely on manual data transfer processes.

February 12, 2026

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53% of government IT security leaders rely on manual data transfer processes. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Everfox in February 2026. It covers topics including Manual Data Transfer, Government Security. The original data appears in CYBER360: Defending the Digital Battlespace. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/10/2026

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53% of government IT security leaders rely on manual data transfer processes. This data was published by Everfox and covers Manual Data Transfer, Government Security.

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This statistic comes from CYBER360: Defending the Digital Battlespace, published by Everfox on February 12, 2026. You can view the original report at https://info.everfox.com/cyber360-defending-the-digital-battlespace.

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This statistic relates to Manual Data Transfer, Government Security. Browse more statistics on Manual Data Transfer or from Everfox.

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53% of government IT security leaders rely on manual data transfer processes.

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