29% of organizations adopting AI have the CIO and IT org leading AI security.

One in four CIOs surveyed are concerned about the rise of deepfakes over the next year.

Half of CIOs acknowledge they are not getting good value from security investments because they do not utilize all available features of their security tools.

45% of CIOs say they require significant improvements in their security coverage

Half of tech leaders say they lack access to security solutions that fully fit their business needs.

Only 58% of CIOs are confident in their ability to pinpoint potential security gaps.

78% of CIOs note that the frequency of cybersecurity breaches has either remained consistent or increased.

76% of CIOs acknowledge the growth threat of credential leaks.

Over half of CIOs say their security patch systems have become too complex to manage effectively.

41% of CIOs don't believe their current security investments fully meet their organization's needs.

Almost all (96%) of CIOs say at least some improvements are needed in their organization's security coverage.

Half of CIOs report their organizations have over invested in security solutions they don't need.

Nearly all CIOs are bracing for significant cybersecurity breaches in the year ahead.

43% of CIOs surveyed endured multiple breaches in the last 12 months.

Over half of CIOs believe they have overinvested in security patch systems.

88% of CIOs surveyed experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months.

Top concerns for CIOs regarding cybersecurity risk include: Malware and ransomware (42%), data breaches (37%), AI-driven attacks (34%), and phishing (33%).

CIOs experienced a 30% decline in their ransomware preparedness rating post-attack.

Nearly all CIOs regularly report to the board on ROI.