The Cost Of Silence: Unpacking The Pressure To Hide Cybersecurity Breaches
Bitdefender, Thursday, July 24th, 2025
In cybersecurity, timing is everything. How an organization responds to a breach, especially in the first critical hours, can be the difference between a contained incident and a full-blown crisis.
However, according to new findings from the 2025 Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment Report, many organizations are prioritizing not only speed but also silence. And that choice can carry a cost.
Nearly 6 in 10 Cybersecurity Professionals Told to Stay Quiet
Bitdefender's latest global survey of 1,200 IT and security professionals paints a concerning picture: 58% of respondents say they were instructed to keep a breach confidential, even when it was required to be reported. That figure marks a 38% increase since 2023, meaning it's no longer an anomaly.