AI is Everywhere, But CISOs are Still Securing It with Yesterday's Skills and Tools, Study Finds

A 2026 benchmark report reveals that most CISOs are securing AI systems using outdated tools and skills not designed for AI-specific threats.

• •67% of CISOs reported limited visibility into how AI is used across their organization, with none having full visibility.
• •Top barriers to AI security are lack of internal expertise (50%), limited visibility (48%), and insufficient AI-specific tools (36%).
• •Only 17% cited budget as a primary concern, indicating a skills gap rather than a funding problem.
• •75% of organizations rely on legacy security controls (endpoint, cloud, API tools) to protect AI infrastructure.
• •Only 11% reported having security tools specifically designed for AI systems.

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