CTEM Adoption Divide: 84% of Security Programs Lagging

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1. 12.02.2026 12:30 1 articles · 23h ago

   CTEM Adoption Divide Identified in 2026 Market Intelligence Study

   A 2026 market intelligence study reveals a significant divide in enterprise security programs based on Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) adoption. Organizations implementing CTEM show 50% better attack surface visibility and 23-point higher solution adoption. Only 16% of surveyed enterprises have adopted CTEM, while 84% lag behind. The study highlights the importance of CTEM in managing complex attack surfaces and the challenges in gaining organizational buy-in.

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• The study surveyed 128 enterprise security decision-makers, 85% of whom are Manager-level or above.

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• CTEM adoption leads to 50% better attack surface visibility and 23-point higher solution adoption.

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• Only 16% of organizations have implemented CTEM, while 84% have not.

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• 87% of security leaders recognize the importance of CTEM, but only 16% have implemented it.

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• Attack rates rise linearly from 5% (0-10 domains) to 18% (51-100 domains), then rise steeply past 100 domains.

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• 91% of CISOs report an increase in third-party incidents, with average breach costs at $4.44M.

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