More than 80% of government organizations operate with fewer than five dedicated cybersecurity employees.

May 27, 2025

More than 80% of government organizations operate with fewer than five dedicated cybersecurity employees. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by KnowBe4 in May 2025. It covers topics including Government, Employees, Staff. The original data appears in State and Local Cybersecurity: Facing New Burdens Amid Rising Threats. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/27/2025

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More than 80% of government organizations operate with fewer than five dedicated cybersecurity employees. This data was published by KnowBe4 and covers Government, Employees, Staff.

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This statistic comes from State and Local Cybersecurity: Facing New Burdens Amid Rising Threats, published by KnowBe4 on May 27, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.knowbe4.com/hubfs/Municipalities_Cybersecurity_Report.pdf.

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More than 80% of government organizations operate with fewer than five dedicated cybersecurity employees.

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