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80% of cybersecurity professionals say knowing when to override AI decisions is very important.

PublisherISC2
ReportRethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
Published14 July 2026
TopicsDecision Making, Governance, AI Trust

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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