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The smallest organizations are among the most conservative when it comes to adopting AI tools, with 23% reporting no plans to evaluate AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
30% of cybersecurity professionals have already integrated AI security tools into their operations.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
28% of cybersecurity professionals see AI creating new opportunities for entry-level talent.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsStaff
The majority (42%) of cybersecurity professionals are currently exploring or testing the adoption of AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Largest organizations (over 10,000 employees) lead in AI tool adoption, with 37% actively using them.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Financial services and the public sector currently report the lowest adoption rates of AI tools, at 21% and 16%, respectively.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsFinancial
30% of cybersecurity professionals are already using AI tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Mid-sized (500–2,499 employees) and the smallest (1–99 employees) organizations show the lowest adoption rates of AI tools, with 20% in each group.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Among cybersecurity professionals who have already adopted AI security tools, 70% report positive impacts on their team's overall effectiveness.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Nearly half (44%) of cybersecurity professionals agreed that their organization's cybersecurity hiring has not yet been affected by the introduction of AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsHiring
21% of cybersecurity professionals say AI has changed their hiring plans and priorities in their organizations.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsHiring
45% of cybersecurity hiring managers stated that training junior-level cybersecurity team members to handle tasks independently typically takes 4–9 months.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
53% of cybersecurity hiring managers expect junior-level cybersecurity professionals to handle Backup, Recovery and Business Continuity.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
30% of cybersecurity hiring managers expect entry-level cybersecurity professionals to handle Physical Access Controls.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
84% of cybersecurity hiring managers use skills-based assessments and/or tests for entry- and junior-level cybersecurity applicants.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
46% of cybersecurity hiring managers believe apprenticeships are effective methods for identifying early-career talent.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
50% of cybersecurity hiring managers expect junior-level cybersecurity professionals to handle Penetration Testing.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
54% of cybersecurity hiring managers have passed on candidates due to their social media activity
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
Cybersecurity hiring managers reported spending between U.S. $1,000 and $4,999 to train entry-level (45%) and junior-level (38%) team members to handle tasks independently.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
Most cybersecurity hiring managers surveyed (91%) reported providing professional development opportunities for entry- and junior-level team members during work hours.
6/11/2025•
Cybersecurity hiring
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