66% of of US cybersecurity professionals cite lack of people and processes for proper analysis as a top barrier to effective data security.

March 1, 2025

66% of of US cybersecurity professionals cite lack of people and processes for proper analysis as a top barrier to effective data security. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bedrock Security in March 2025. It covers topics including Talent, Staff, Data security. The original data appears in 2025 Enterprise Data Security Confidence Index. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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66% of of US cybersecurity professionals cite lack of people and processes for proper analysis as a top barrier to effective data security. This data was published by Bedrock Security and covers Talent, Staff, Data security.

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This statistic comes from 2025 Enterprise Data Security Confidence Index, published by Bedrock Security on March 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20250317062585/en/2410713/1/bedrock-infographic-all-final.pdf.

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This statistic relates to Talent, Staff, Data security. Browse more statistics on Talent or from Bedrock Security.

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66% of of US cybersecurity professionals cite lack of people and processes for proper analysis as a top barrier to effective data security.

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