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43% of organizations can only sometimes fix what they find without pulling in another team.

PublisherVicarius
ReportThe 2026 State of Vulnerability Remediation report
Published15 July 2026
TopicsCross-Functional Coordination, Vulnerability Remediation, Operational Efficiency, Vulnerability Management

Published by Vicarius in The 2026 State of Vulnerability Remediation report, 15 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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