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63% of cybersecurity professionals who use AI spend more time reviewing or validating AI outputs.

PublisherISC2
ReportRethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published14 July 2026
TopicsAI, AI Validation, Quality Assurance, 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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