The challenge of data inventory accuracy affects 27% of organizations actively pursuing CMMC 2.0 certification. It ranks sixth among seven key challenges.

September 9, 2025

The challenge of data inventory accuracy affects 27% of organizations actively pursuing CMMC 2.0 certification. It ranks sixth among seven key challenges. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Kiteworks in September 2025. It covers topics including Defense, CMMC 2.0. The original data appears in Blind Spots Exposed: Navigating AI, Third-Party Risks, and Compliance in 2025 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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The challenge of data inventory accuracy affects 27% of organizations actively pursuing CMMC 2.0 certification. It ranks sixth among seven key challenges. This data was published by Kiteworks and covers Defense, CMMC 2.0.

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This statistic comes from Blind Spots Exposed: Navigating AI, Third-Party Risks, and Compliance in 2025 , published by Kiteworks on September 9, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.kiteworks.com/data-security-compliance-risk-annual-report/.

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This statistic relates to Defense, CMMC 2.0. Browse more statistics on Defense or from Kiteworks.

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The challenge of data inventory accuracy affects 27% of organizations actively pursuing CMMC 2.0 certification. It ranks sixth among seven key challenges.

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