New research from Everfox, a trusted high-assurance cybersecurity company, reveals that more than half of national security organizations—53%—still rely on manual processes to transfer sensitive data, despite growing cyber threats and the increasing demand for rapid data access. The findings come from the CYBER360: Defending the Digital Battlespace report, which surveyed 500 government, defense, and critical services IT security leaders and decision makers across the U.S. and UK. The report highlights a critical gap in modern national security operations. Eighty-four percent of respondents agree that sharing sensitive data across networks increases cyber risk, yet many organizations continue to use outdated, manual methods that slow down operations and create vulnerabilities. With digital transformation reshaping the operational landscape, the ability to securely share and access data at mission speed has become essential for maintaining decision advantage. Cyberattacks on national security agencies are on the rise. In 2025, organizations faced an average of 137 attempted or successful cyberattacks per week—up from 127 in 2024. U.S. agencies reported a 25% increase in weekly attacks compared to the previous year, outpacing their UK counterparts. Dave Wajsgras, Chairman and CEO of Everfox, emphasized the urgency of modernizing cybersecurity strategies: “The battlefield is transforming, and data is becoming more vital to mission success. Decision advantage now hinges on the capability to share and access data at mission speed without compromising security. A new cybersecurity framework that adds a layer of data-centric security and enables rapid, trusted information sharing must become the foundation of operational resilience and mission assurance.” The report identifies a pressing need to move beyond traditional network-based defenses. Instead, agencies should adopt a layered approach combining Zero Trust, Data-Centric Security (DCS), and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS). This integrated model enables secure, near real-time data exchange across mission-critical systems and between allied organizations. The CYBER360 report underscores that current infrastructure and processes are struggling to keep pace with evolving threats and operational demands. As AI accelerates data processing and decision-making, the need for secure, agile data transfer mechanisms has never been greater. Everfox, which secures data, networks, and personnel in high-consequence environments, developed the report to support national security and defense agencies in building resilient, future-ready systems. The company enables governments and allies to collaborate securely, operate confidently, and act at mission speed—protecting the data that protects the people who protect us. The full CYBER360: Defending the Digital Battlespace report was published on February 10, 2026, based on survey data collected in October 2025 by Censuswide, with an equal split between U.S. and UK respondents.