In 2025, a hiring freeze in cybersecurity teams was the most frequent cutback experienced by organizations worldwide, as highlighted by nearly ** percent of respondents. Moreover, budget cuts in cybersecurity were also reported by ** percent of respondents. Overall, nearly one-fourth of global respondents saw their organization laying off cybersecurity employees in 2025.
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