The CISO Report 2026: From Risk to Resilience in the AI Era

Are CISOs defining their AI strategy, or is it defining them? From implementing agentic AI to demonstrating clear ROI and developing future cybersecurity talent, CISO responsibilities continue to expand. But becoming a resilient leader means turning these emerging challenges into a strategic advantage.

Based on a survey of 650 global CISOs, our research reveals:

78% are concerned about their own liability for security incidents
41% admit they can’t correlate ROI to risk mitigation and remediation activities
39% are already exploring agentic AI for their security functions
78% have created dedicated security teams for AI agents

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