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8% of cybersecurity professionals report a lack of clear ownership when AI recommendations are incorrect.

PublisherISC2
ReportRethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published14 July 2026
TopicsAccountability, AI Recommendations

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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