While most respondents from smaller middle market companies cited having 0-5 internal personnel focused on data security and privacy, 36% of larger middle market organisations reported having 6-10 employees and another 36% said they have 11-15 employees in this area.

April 17, 2025

While most respondents from smaller middle market companies cited having 0-5 internal personnel focused on data security and privacy, 36% of larger middle market organisations reported having 6-10 employees and another 36% said they have 11-15 employees in this area. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by RSM US LLP in April 2025. It covers topics including Staff, Personnel, Middle market. The original data appears in RSM US Middle Market Business Index Special Report: Cybersecurity 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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While most respondents from smaller middle market companies cited having 0-5 internal personnel focused on data security and privacy, 36% of larger middle market organisations reported having 6-10 employees and another 36% said they have 11-15 employees in this area. This data was published by RSM US LLP and covers Staff, Personnel, Middle market.

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This statistic comes from RSM US Middle Market Business Index Special Report: Cybersecurity 2025, published by RSM US LLP on April 17, 2025. You can view the original report at https://rsmus.com/middle-market/cybersecurity-mmbi.html.

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This statistic relates to Staff, Personnel, Middle market. Browse more statistics on Staff or from RSM US LLP.

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While most respondents from smaller middle market companies cited having 0-5 internal personnel focused on data security and privacy, 36% of larger middle market organisations reported having 6-10 employees and another 36% said they have 11-15 employees in this area.

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