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IANS research: AI prompts CISOs to reorganize teams, not cut headcount

New research from IANS, discussed by senior director Nick Kakolowski, finds that most CISOs are using AI to automate routine security tasks rather than reduce staff. Instead, security leaders are reskilling junior employees and freeing senior professionals to focus on more complex problems, while also leveraging AI momentum to justify budget requests.

darkreading.com · 2026-10-06

CISOs Make AI Top Budget Priority Despite Unproven ROI, IANS Survey Finds

A survey of over 500 CISOs by IANS and Artico found that 69% now rank AI as their top target for new cybersecurity budget dollars, even though overall security budgets grew just 5% in 2026. Nearly a quarter of organizations have created dedicated AI security budget lines, while others fund it through general security, IT, or innovation budgets.

darkreading.com · 2026-09-16