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Among IT security professionals who expect AI to reduce required headcount, 46% expect this shift to occur within the next two years.

May 27, 2026

Among IT security professionals who expect AI to reduce required headcount, 46% expect this shift to occur within the next two years. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by CyberEdge Group in May 2026. It covers topics including Workforce Transformation, Talent Planning, AI. The original data appears in Cyberthreat Defense Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/28/2026

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Among IT security professionals who expect AI to reduce required headcount, 46% expect this shift to occur within the next two years. This data was published by CyberEdge Group and covers Workforce Transformation, Talent Planning, AI.

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This statistic comes from Cyberthreat Defense Report , published by CyberEdge Group on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.cyberedgegroup.com/CDR.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Workforce Transformation, Talent Planning, AI. Browse more statistics on Workforce Transformation or from CyberEdge Group.

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