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The median software dependency is 278 days out of date, 63 days further behind than last year

May 27, 2026

The median software dependency is 278 days out of date, 63 days further behind than last year — This cybersecurity statistic was published by DataDog in May 2026. It covers topics including DevSecOps, Software Dependencies, Software Maintenance. The original data appears in State of DevSecOps. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/26/2026

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The median software dependency is 278 days out of date, 63 days further behind than last year This data was published by DataDog and covers DevSecOps, Software Dependencies, Software Maintenance.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from State of DevSecOps, published by DataDog on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.datadoghq.com/state-of-devsecops/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to DevSecOps, Software Dependencies, Software Maintenance. Browse more statistics on DevSecOps or from DataDog.

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