US and Canada CISO budgets slow to 4% growth as staffing shortages delay security work
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Cybersecurity budget growth is slowing across 580+ CISOs in the US and Canada, with average spending up only 4% year over year. That is the lowest rate in five years and is squeezing hiring and project delivery. Nearly all respondents said their teams are understaffed or low on staff, and many initiatives are now delayed or canceled. The trend matters because it widens the gap between risk appetite and operational security capacity.
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14.08.2025 21:38 1 articles · 9mo ago
2025 Security Budget Benchmark Report findings
Initial DisclosureIANS Research and Artico Search publish the 2025 Security Budget Benchmark Report, finding that cybersecurity budgets are growing 4% year over year, the lowest rate in five years, and that more than 580 CISOs across the US and Canada are dealing with understaffed security teams, hiring and budget constraints, and delayed or canceled security initiatives. Growth-oriented organizations are prioritizing cloud security solutions, identity and access management (IAM) enhancements, SecOps automation, and zero-trust architectures.
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- Cybersecurity Spending Slows & Security Teams Shrink — www.darkreading.com — 14.08.2025 21:38