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40% of Mid-Sized Organizations Report Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data

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ThreatCluster •October 20, 2026 at 20:48 UTC
  • •40% of mid-sized organizations reported unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • •80% lack a unified view of sensitive data and access permissions.
  • •56% estimated financial impacts from unauthorized access exceeding $100,000.

According to a recent Netwrix report, 40% of mid-sized organizations (500-999 employees) experienced unauthorized access to sensitive data in the past year. This is significantly higher than the 18% reported by organizations with fewer than 500 employees and 27% for those with over 10,000 employees. The report indicates that 80% of these organizations struggle to gain a comprehensive view of where sensitive data is stored and who can access it. Additionally, 76% of respondents stated that their identity and data security strategies are not unified. Financial impacts from unauthorized access were estimated at over $100,000 by 56% of affected organizations, with operational disruptions and damage to customer trust reported by 47%. The findings highlight the challenges faced by mid-sized organizations in managing data security effectively.

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2026-10-20
Netwrix report released
Netwrix published findings revealing that 40% of mid-sized organizations faced unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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Common questions

What percentage of mid-sized organizations experienced unauthorized access?
40% of mid-sized organizations with 500 to 999 employees reported unauthorized access.
What are the main challenges identified in the report?
The report highlights difficulties in achieving a unified view of sensitive data and managing identity and data security strategies.
What financial impact did organizations report from unauthorized access?
56% of organizations estimated financial impacts exceeding $100,000 due to unauthorized access incidents.