In 2025, 36% of cybersecurity professionals reported budget cuts in their organizations, a decrease of one percentage point from the previous year.
In 2025, 36% of cybersecurity professionals reported budget cuts in their organizations, a decrease of one percentage point from the previous year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ISC2 in December 2025. It covers topics including Budget Cuts, Workforce. The original data appears in 2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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In 2025, 36% of cybersecurity professionals reported budget cuts in their organizations, a decrease of one percentage point from the previous year. This data was published by ISC2 and covers Budget Cuts, Workforce.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, published by ISC2 on December 6, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.isc2.org/Insights/2025/12/2025-ISC2-Cybersecurity-Workforce-Study.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Budget Cuts, Workforce. Browse more statistics on Budget Cuts or from ISC2.