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Cybersecurity statistics / The Nordics

In 2026, 9% of Nordic CISOs reported an increase in severe cybersecurity incidents (vs 53% in 2025), while 91% reported a stable level (vs 28% in 2025), and none reported a decrease (vs 19% in 2025).

PublisherTruesec
ReportNordic CISO Report 2026
Published26 May 2026
TopicsThe Nordics, Cybersecurity Incidents

Published by Truesec in Nordic CISO Report 2026 , 26 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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