The 2025 Data Security Report, based on insights from 883 security and IT pros, reveals that 77% of organizations experienced an insider-driven data loss incident and DLP solutions may be part of the problem. Plus, how forward-thinking teams are adopting modern, behavior-driven strategies to stay ahead.
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Only 47% of organizations reported their current DLP solution is effective in stopping sensitive data from leaving the organization.
Though data security teams are learning from past mistakes and are more funded, the tools they use may be undermining their efforts.
The report reveals that nearly half of organizations suffered data loss incidents costing $1M - $10M or more, with most caused by user error rather than malicious intent. To close these costly gaps, security leaders are prioritizing behavioral analytics, real-time visibility, and oversight of SaaS apps, including AI tools.
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Faced insider-related data loss
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Lack visibility into sensitive data use
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Lost over $1M per incident
of organizations said the incident cost them more than $100,000
41% reported losses between $1 million and $10 million