56% of organizations prioritize safeguarding sensitive data at scale.

May 27, 2026

56% of organizations prioritize safeguarding sensitive data at scale. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Capital One in May 2026. It covers topics including Sensitive Data. The original data appears in A 2026 Snapshot On The State Of Data Security. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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56% of organizations prioritize safeguarding sensitive data at scale. This data was published by Capital One and covers Sensitive Data.

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This statistic comes from A 2026 Snapshot On The State Of Data Security, published by Capital One on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.capitalone.com/software/resources/data-security-ai-era-forrester-study/.

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56% of organizations prioritize safeguarding sensitive data at scale.

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