70% expect insider risk budgets to rise again in 2026, with 28% anticipating increases of 10% or more.

Publisher	DTEX
Report	Cost of Insider Risks Global Report
Published	24 February 2026
Topics	Insider Risk, Insider Risk Budget, Security Investment, Budget

Published by DTEX in Cost of Insider Risks Global Report , 24 February 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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