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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.

Publisher	The State of Cyberwarfare
Report	Armis
Published	17 March 2026
Topics	AI Security Tools

Published by The State of Cyberwarfare in Armis, 17 March 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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