Most Organizations Have Failed to Maintain 24/7 Security
New industry research details a widespread struggle to implement continuous, automated cybersecurity defenses.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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A report from Logicalis indicates that 64 percent of organizations lack mature 24/7 security operations. The findings, based on responses from 357 IT and security professionals, highlight significant gaps in automation and ransomware preparedness.
Why it matters
As AI accelerates the speed of cyberattacks, the ability to rapidly detect and respond to threats has become a critical operational requirement. This research underscores an industry-wide shift toward relying on external managed security services to fill internal skill gaps.
The report benchmarks maturity across ownership, 24/7 response, and detection capabilities. Notably, 74 percent of organizations report they do not extensively use security automation, limiting their ability to manage emerging threats effectively.
The players
Logicalis
An international managed services provider focusing on digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, and security managed services.
The details
The report finds that effective security depends on integrating people, processes, and technology into a unified operating model. Organizations currently struggling with emerging threats, cited at 39 percent, often lack the specialized expertise required for continuous coverage. By contrast, those using managed Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services—platforms that provide unified visibility across endpoints, networks, and clouds—are better positioned to compress the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Logicalis published the Closing the Security Maturity Gap report.
October 15, 2026: The company will host a webinar to discuss these security findings.
The Tech Race
The study highlights a clear trajectory toward outsourcing security functions as internal teams fail to keep pace with evolving AI-driven threats. This marks a departure from traditional self-managed security models, with 87 percent of organizations now viewing managed SOC and MXDR services as a positive necessity for resilience.
Organizations are increasingly shifting toward automated security tools to close the gap in 24/7 threat detection. Decision-makers should evaluate whether their current in-house processes meet the 24/7 threshold or if specialized managed services are required to handle emerging ransomware threats.
The takeaway
The gap between standard security operations and the requirements for AI-era defense is widening, with most firms failing to achieve 24/7 readiness. Watch for the findings presented in the October 15 webinar to see how mature organizations are restructuring their security stack to prioritize automated responses.
What happens next
Logicalis will host a webinar titled 'What organisations with mature security do differently' on October 15, 2026.
Further reading
For a deeper look at how firms are addressing infrastructure vulnerabilities, see our Cybersecurity coverage.
More information
To register for the upcoming presentation on security maturity, visit the Webinar registration link.
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