Reach Security Research Reveals Configuration Drift as a Growing Cybersecurity Risk

September 1, 2026

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Reach Security, an AI-native security company that gives customers a single interface to understand and operate security controls at scale, was featured in a new ChannelInsider report finding that 97% of organizations experienced a breach or near miss linked to security tool misconfigurations in the past year. "Configuration drift is no longer just an operational issue; it is a growing security risk," said Reach Security Co-founder and CEO Garrett Hamilton.

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