The State of AI Cybersecurity 2026: Executive Summary
1,500 cybersecurity professionals on AI threats: the findings that surprised us most
Short-form executive summary of Darktrace's 2026 annual survey. The headline findings on AI threat adoption, defensive AI priorities, and the widening gap between awareness and action.

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With AI adoption in the enterprise now widespread, cybersecurity leaders are being challenged to protect a rapidly expanding attack surface while managing never before-seen risks. Securing AI is a growing challenge for enterprises, and the stakes are high. We surveyed over 1,500 cybersecurity professionals from around the world to uncover their attitudes, understanding, and priorities when it comes to AI threats, agents, tools, and operations in 2026. Get the topline findings, and see the full report for trends, data, and analysis.
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