82.8% of adversary activity occurs during an extended precursor phase, long before operational impact is realized, with an average dwell time of 185 days .
82.8% of adversary activity occurs during an extended precursor phase, long before operational impact is realized, with an average dwell time of 185 days . — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Palo Alto Networks in May 2026. It covers topics including OT Security. The original data appears in Intelligence-Driven Active Defense Report 2026 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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82.8% of adversary activity occurs during an extended precursor phase, long before operational impact is realized, with an average dwell time of 185 days . This data was published by Palo Alto Networks and covers OT Security.
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This statistic comes from Intelligence-Driven Active Defense Report 2026 , published by Palo Alto Networks on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/whitepapers/securing-ot-environments.
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