The 55.2% of IT and security professionals told to keep breaches confidential is slightly down from 57.6% in 2025 and substantially higher than 42% in 2023.
The 55.2% of IT and security professionals told to keep breaches confidential is slightly down from 57.6% in 2025 and substantially higher than 42% in 2023. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bitdefender in July 2026. It covers topics including Breach Reporting. The original data appears in Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The 55.2% of IT and security professionals told to keep breaches confidential is slightly down from 57.6% in 2025 and substantially higher than 42% in 2023. This data was published by Bitdefender and covers Breach Reporting.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment 2026, published by Bitdefender on July 4, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/business/campaign/2026-cybersecurity-assessment.
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This statistic relates to Breach Reporting. Browse more statistics on Breach Reporting or from Bitdefender.