IDC Quanta provides external validation for security budgeting

Security leaders face challenges in justifying cybersecurity budgets to boards using internal data alone. To secure necessary funding, leaders often require external validation and peer benchmarking to demonstrate that their spending aligns with industry standards and actual threat landscapes.

Data indicates a significant rise in ransomware trends, with the share of organizations paying ransoms to regain system access increasing from 29.6% in 2024 to nearly 50% in 2025. Furthermore, the average ransom payment of $166,000 does not account for business downtime, which can cost large enterprises approximately $357,000 per hour.