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64% of decision makers said that improving the overall security posture related to external threats was a security priority over the next 12 months.

PublisherCapital One
ReportA 2026 Snapshot On The State Of Data Security
Published6 May 2026
TopicsSecurity Posture, External Threats, Security Priorities

Published by Capital One in A 2026 Snapshot On The State Of Data Security, 6 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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