Across all industries, 30% of connected devices lack encryption.

May 27, 2026

Across all industries, 30% of connected devices lack encryption. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Absolute Security in May 2026. It covers topics including Encryption, Connected Devices. The original data appears in 2026 Resilience Risk Index . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Across all industries, 30% of connected devices lack encryption. This data was published by Absolute Security and covers Encryption, Connected Devices.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Resilience Risk Index , published by Absolute Security on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.absolute.com/resources/research-reports/2026-resilience-risk-index.

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Across all industries, 30% of connected devices lack encryption.

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