53% of cybersecurity professionals believe AI is creating new entry-level opportunities.

Publisher	ISC2
Report	Rethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published	14 July 2026
Topics	Workforce, Entry-Level Roles, AI, AI Use Consequences

Published by ISC2 in Rethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles, 14 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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