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62% of cybersecurity professionals do not believe AI has reduced the need for foundational cybersecurity skills, compared to 26% who say it has.

PublisherISC2
ReportRethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published14 July 2026
TopicsSkills Development, Foundational Skills, AI

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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