Most Organizations Have Lacked Security Readiness
New research shows that a significant majority of companies are underprepared for modern cybersecurity threats.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cybersecurity
Live Poll
Do you believe organizations should outsource security operations to managed services to handle cyber threats?
Sixty-four percent of surveyed organizations lack mature 24/7 security operations, leaving many ill-equipped to handle modern threats. Furthermore, 74 percent of these entities fail to utilize security automation extensively.
Why it matters
As AI-enabled threats become more sophisticated and frequent, the gap between business-as-usual security and active defense measures leaves companies increasingly vulnerable to malicious actors.
The study of 357 IT and security professionals found that 64% of organizations lack 24/7 security operations. Additionally, 39% can handle routine security tasks but struggle with emerging threats, while 63% remain unprepared for ransomware.
The players
Logicalis
Logicalis is an international technology services company that conducted the cybersecurity survey of IT and security professionals.
The details
Security maturity requires organizations to integrate skilled personnel, intelligence automation, and continuous response protocols to remain resilient. While 87% of respondents see a positive role for Managed SOC and MXDR services, most still lack the internal tools required to defend against AI-accelerated attacks.
Timeline
October 2026: Logicalis released the findings of its cybersecurity research report.
The Tech Race
This research highlights the widening gap between traditional IT security models and the requirements needed to combat AI-accelerated cyber threats. It positions the current industry state as one requiring urgent adoption of managed services to replace outdated manual security practices.
For the average professional, these findings suggest that corporate networks and personal data remain at high risk of exposure due to gaps in automation and active monitoring. Employees should expect increased reliance on managed security providers to bridge these technical shortcomings in the near future.
The takeaway
Organizations must move beyond reactive security measures to survive in an era where AI significantly accelerates both attack and defense capabilities. Adopting automated security tools and 24/7 monitoring is no longer optional for businesses aiming to protect their digital assets from ransomware.
Further reading
For more context on how companies are adapting to these challenges, visit our Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IT-Online.
Live Poll
Do you believe organizations should outsource security operations to managed services to handle cyber threats?
