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59% of organizations report their security teams are currently understaffed.

PublisherAlertMedia
ReportThe Security Maturity Benchmark Report
Published3 June 2026
TopicsStaffing, Security Operations, Talent

Published by AlertMedia in The Security Maturity Benchmark Report , 3 June 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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