The average breakout time for attackers (how quickly they move laterally after initial access) is under 60 minutes, and in some cases, less than 15 minutes.
The average breakout time for attackers (how quickly they move laterally after initial access) is under 60 minutes, and in some cases, less than 15 minutes. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by LevelBlue in July 2025. It covers topics including Breakout time. The original data appears in LevelBlue Threat Trends Report, 2025, Edition Two. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The average breakout time for attackers (how quickly they move laterally after initial access) is under 60 minutes, and in some cases, less than 15 minutes. This data was published by LevelBlue and covers Breakout time.
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This statistic comes from LevelBlue Threat Trends Report, 2025, Edition Two, published by LevelBlue on July 30, 2025. You can view the original report at https://levelblue.com/resource-center/threat-trends-report/levelblue-threat-trends-report-2025-edition-two.
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