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Cybersecurity reports and statistics published by RSM

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Recent Statistics & Reports

Nearly 1 in 4 middle market organizations reported a ransomware attack or demand in the past year.

5/27/2026
RansomwareRansom DemandMiddle Market

81% of middle market organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending in the year ahead, down from 91% the previous year.

5/27/2026
Cybersecurity SpendingBudgetMiddle Market

Only 35% of middle market executives report using formal AI governance frameworks.

5/27/2026
AI GovernanceMiddle MarketUS

51% of middle market companies rely on staff training for responsible AI use.

5/27/2026
AITrainingMiddle Market

46% of middle market companies have data governance policies for AI.

5/27/2026
Data GovernanceAIMiddle Market

46% of middle market companies use AI performance monitoring.

5/27/2026
AI Performance MonitoringMiddle MarketUS

44% of middle market companies define roles and responsibilities for AI decision-making.

5/27/2026
AI GovernanceMiddle MarketUS

96% of middle market executives express confidence in their cybersecurity posture.

5/27/2026
Cybersecurity PostureExecutive ConfidenceMiddle Market

39% of middle market organizations prioritize detection and response in cybersecurity investment.

5/27/2026
Incident Detection Incident ResponseCybersecurity Investment

Cybersecurity funding is managed by the chief technology officer in 43% of middle market firms, by the chief financial officer in 37%, and by the chief information security officer in 34%.

5/27/2026
Cybersecurity FundingMiddle MarketUS

The most commonly outsourced cybersecurity services among middle market firms are cloud security management (50%), security awareness training (44%), security operations center services (43%), and risk and compliance management (41%).

5/27/2026
OutsourcingCloud SecuritySecurity Operations

36% of middle market organizations prioritize cloud security in cybersecurity investment.

5/27/2026
Cloud SecurityCybersecurity InvestmentBudget

35% of middle market organizations prioritize broader risk management functions in cybersecurity investment.

5/27/2026
Risk ManagementCybersecurity InvestmentBudget

23% of middle market organizations prioritize digital identity management.

5/27/2026
Digital Identity ManagementMiddle MarketUS

18% of middle market organizations experienced a data breach in the past year.

5/27/2026
Data BreachMiddle MarketUS