Cybersecurity statistics / Industrial Sectors

40% of organizations in industrial sectors cite cybersecurity concerns as a top obstacle to AI adoption.

Publisher	Cisco
Report	2026 State of Industrial AI Report
Published	3 March 2026
Topics	Industrial Sectors, AI, AI Adoption, AI Adoption Risk

Published by Cisco in 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, 3 March 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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