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Caught but not contained: Global survey finds IT leaders struggle to manage cyber attacks

Cyberdaily.Au • March 13, 2026

A new survey has revealed that despite IT and digital security companies easily spotting a cyber attack, containing and minimising the impacts seem to be a lot more challenging.

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Large Firms Struggle to Contain Cyberattacks Despite Detection Capabilities A global survey conducted by CyberEdge Group reveals that while 95% of IT leaders from large organizations can detect unauthorized lateral movement during cyberattacks, only 17% can isolate compromised workloads in near real time. The survey included 700 decision-makers from organizations with at least 1,000 employees across seven countries. A significant 46% of respondents reported difficulties in stopping attacks once they begin, with delays in containment often lasting hours or days. The findings highlight a critical gap between detection capabilities and operational responses. Additionally, 68% of organizations discover unknown communication paths infrequently, complicating visibility and response efforts. AI-driven attacks have emerged as a top concern, with 55% of respondents citing AI-enabled tactics as a significant threat. The survey indicates a pressing need for improved containment strategies to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents. 2 sources 52

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