55% of global IT decision-makers admit they still lack the necessary expertise needed to implement and manage AI-powered security solutions effectively, a five-point increase year-on-year.

May 27, 2026

55% of global IT decision-makers admit they still lack the necessary expertise needed to implement and manage AI-powered security solutions effectively, a five-point increase year-on-year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by The State of Cyberwarfare in May 2026. It covers topics including AI Security Tools. The original data appears in Armis. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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55% of global IT decision-makers admit they still lack the necessary expertise needed to implement and manage AI-powered security solutions effectively, a five-point increase year-on-year. This data was published by The State of Cyberwarfare and covers AI Security Tools.

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This statistic comes from Armis, published by The State of Cyberwarfare on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.armis.com/cyberwarfare/.

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55% of global IT decision-makers admit they still lack the necessary expertise needed to implement and manage AI-powered security solutions effectively, a five-point increase year-on-year.

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