Cyber resilience emerges as a critical measure of organizational readiness

June 6, 2026 2 min read

According to Veeam’s 2026 Data Trust and Resilience Report, more than 40% of organizations that experienced a cybersecurity incident reported operational disruptions or financial losses.

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In an environment where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated, recovery capabilities have become a critical factor for organizations.

Experts warn that the difference lies not only in preventing incidents, but also in having effective strategies to respond and restore operations.

Today’s digital environments expose organizations to increasingly complex threats, making incident response capabilities just as important as preventive measures.

According to the 2026 Data Trust and Resilience Report from Veeam Software, more than 40% of organizations that experienced a cybersecurity incident reported operational disruptions or financial losses associated with the event.

The report suggests that the impact of these incidents highlights the need to strengthen resilience and recovery capabilities across organizations.

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Recovery as part of the strategy.

The report notes that attacks have become a reality for many organizations and that the key differentiator often lies in their ability to recover after an incident.

In the case of ransomware attacks, the study found that only 28% of organizations were able to fully recover their data, while the remainder experienced varying degrees of data loss or operational disruption.

Javier Castrillón, Territory Sales Manager at Veeam Software, said:

”While many companies have plans in place, few are truly prepared to execute them under pressure. The difference lies in preparedness: it is not about avoiding chaos, but about turning it into a strategic advantage through what we call ‘controlled chaos’.”

To strengthen recovery capabilities, the company identifies three elements that should be part of a disaster recovery strategy:

1) Visibility into critical organizational data and systems.

2) Controls and processes capable of operating effectively during a disruption.

3) Regular validation of recovery plans through testing and simulation exercises.

Continuous preparation and validation.

Veeam says recovery plans should be complemented by ongoing validation processes that verify their effectiveness under real-world conditions.

The company believes continuous testing and regular updates to procedures are necessary to ensure recovery strategies can be successfully executed when incidents occur.

It also highlights the importance of having tools and processes that enable operational controls to be applied effectively, rather than existing solely as part of planning efforts.

The gap between perception and actual readiness.

According to the report, 90% of organizations believe they are prepared to recover from a cyberattack.

However, results observed following real-world incidents reveal a gap between perceived preparedness and actual recovery capabilities.

According to Veeam, narrowing this gap requires improvements in areas such as training, role definition, performance metrics and process automation.

The company argues that digital resilience should be viewed as an operational capability built before an incident occurs and tested under high-pressure conditions.

In this context, continuous preparation, clear processes and effective execution emerge as key factors in maintaining operational continuity during cybersecurity events.