The State of Secure Collaboration Report 2026

34% say it's hard to see who can access sensitive files.

81% say more than a quarter of sensitive collaboration involves people outside the organisation.

48% share sensitive information through collaboration tools not built for it.

75% rely on email as their primary external collaboration.

45% rely on file-sharing links for external collaboration.

19% find it difficult to revoke access when needed.

61% say access to shared files stays active longer than intended.

28% rely on dedicated secure tools for external collaboration.

42% rely on messaging apps (Whatsapp, Signal) for external collaboration.

84% rate their collaboration environment as secure.