Concerns about loss of control (60%) continue to slow AI adoption.

Concerns about AI's accuracy (79%) continue to slow adoption.

70% of sysadmins are actively seeking AI-related training.

45% of sysadmins now know how to use AI. This is up from 34% last year.

Current implementation trends show AI operational use expanding in troubleshooting (41%) and log analysis (35%).

More sensitive functions remain largely untouched by AI implementation, such as SSO/password management (2%) and file management (5%).

20% of AI implementations have caused operational disruptions.

Only 22% of sysadmins say their organizations require AI use. This is up from 18% in 2024.

As AI usage expands, reports of AI falling short include troubleshooting (30%) and log analysis (12%).

Concerns about security risks (78%) continue to slow AI adoption.

Current implementation trends show AI operational use expanding in troubleshooting (41%) and log analysis (35%).

More than half (53%) of organisations that have implemented Privileged Access Management (PAM) reported improved protection of sensitive data.

94% of organisations now operate in hybrid or cloud-first environments.

Only 21% of iPhone users reported using security software on their mobile phones. This is less than Android users, where 29% stated they use security software.

53% of iPhone users have fallen victim to a scam. This compares to 48% of Android users who have fallen victim to a scam.

Among non-PAM users, 8% still store credentials in spreadsheets.

In the U.S., the number of IT and security leaders with a PAM solution reporting a reduction in security incidents tied to privilege misuse was 53%.

PAM implementation complexity was cited as a top challenge by 44% of IT and security leaders globally.

41% of iPhone users admitted to sending a direct message (DM) on social media to a company or seller's account to get a discount. This behaviour was less common among Android users, with 33% admitting to it.

35% of iPhone users choose unique passwords for their online accounts. In contrast, 41% of Android users choose unique passwords.