Security Operations
We've curated 106 cybersecurity statistics about Security Operations to help you understand how threat detection, incident response, and monitoring practices are evolving in 2025 to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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63% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in detection analytics as of 2025, which is essential for identifying potential threats.
72% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in incident response as of 2025, affecting their ability to effectively manage security incidents.
78% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in network security as of 2025, highlighting a critical area of concern for cybersecurity effectiveness.
70% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data management as of 2025, impacting their operational efficiency.
77% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in penetration testing as of 2025, indicating a significant gap in essential cybersecurity capabilities.
75% of organizations reported experiencing skills shortages in intrusion detection, while 72% reported shortages in incident response in 2025, according to the 2025 Security Operations Trends Report.
80% of security leaders stated they are spending more than ever on security, yet breaches and threats continue to escalate.
78% of organizations experienced endpoint-related cyber incidents, such as those involving laptops or PCs, in the past 12 months, according to the 2025 Security Operations Trends Report.
35% of security leaders reported a significant increase in the time from detecting an attack to resolution over the past 12 months, emphasizing the growing complexity of cybersecurity incidents.
The attack surface has expanded by 41% in the past 12 months, indicating a significant increase in potential vulnerabilities.
Organizations faced an average cost of $3.7 million due to successful cyber attacks in the past year, according to the 2025 Security Operations Trends Report.
59% of organizations reported that they already use AI for intrusion detection in 2025.
44% of organizations incurred financial costs, such as a ransom demand or fine, due to security incidents in the past year.
40% of organizations reported that they already use AI for threat hunting in 2025.
75% of internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams reported a skills shortage in intrusion detection as of 2025, which poses a risk to proactive threat management.
54% of organizations reported that they already use AI for SIEM data management in 2025.
25% of organizations reported that company intellectual property was compromised in the past year due to security incidents.
40% of organizations reported that customer and/or employee data was compromised, stolen, or held to ransom in the past year.
73% of security leaders indicated that the time from detecting an attack to resolution has increased over the past 12 months, reflecting challenges in incident response.
Security budgets increased by 12% in the past 12 months across organizations, indicating a growing investment in cybersecurity measures.