Identity weaknesses play a material role in nearly 90% of investigated incidents.
Identity weaknesses play a material role in nearly 90% of investigated incidents. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 in February 2026. It covers topics including Identity, Access Management. The original data appears in 2026 Global Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Identity weaknesses play a material role in nearly 90% of investigated incidents. This data was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 and covers Identity, Access Management.
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This statistic comes from 2026 Global Incident Response Report, published by Palo Alto Unit 42 on February 22, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/unit-42-incident-response-report.
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This statistic relates to Identity, Access Management. Browse more statistics on Identity or from Palo Alto Unit 42.