In a revelation that shook absolutely no one with Wi-Fi, a new 2026 study claims that 84% of security programs are as effective as a chocolate teapot. While most programs were busy attempting to tackle cyber threats, they forgot that a catchy acronym was the real hero. Enter CTEM – Continuous Threat Exposure Management, a name so thrilling it practically writes its own action movie.

It’s not about budget size or industry, oh no. In a plot twist worthy of daytime drama, it seems that the key to cybersecurity success is choosing the right set of initials. CTEM promises not only a 50% increase in visibility but also the confidence to pretend you understand what ‘attack surface visibility’ means at the next corporate meeting.

The study surveyed a whopping 128 decision-makers (because 129 would have been one too many) who unanimously agreed that adopting CTEM is like finally picking the right filter on Instagram – it hides the blemishes and makes everything look under control. Those lagging behind are clearly still stuck choosing between other outdated frameworks with the dedication of someone swiping through a dating app, blissfully unaware that their perfect match, CTEM, is just one swipe away.