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63% of CISOs describe themselves as not very confident in the ability of local government and public higher education to secure public data, up from 35% in 2022.

May 27, 2026

63% of CISOs describe themselves as not very confident in the ability of local government and public higher education to secure public data, up from 35% in 2022. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Deloitte in May 2026. It covers topics including Data Security, Higher Education, Local Government, Public Sector, US. The original data appears in 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/27/2026

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What does this statistic say?

63% of CISOs describe themselves as not very confident in the ability of local government and public higher education to secure public data, up from 35% in 2022. This data was published by Deloitte and covers Data Security, Higher Education, Local Government, Public Sector, US.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study, published by Deloitte on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/government-public-sector-services/2026-nascio-deloitte-cybersecurity-study.html.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Data Security, Higher Education, Local Government, Public Sector, US. Browse more statistics on Data Security or from Deloitte.

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