80% of IT security professionals believe AI will significantly reduce the number of people required to perform their current roles.

May 27, 2026

80% of IT security professionals believe AI will significantly reduce the number of people required to perform their current roles. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by CyberEdge Group in May 2026. It covers topics including Workforce Transformation, AI, Talent. 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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80% of IT security professionals believe AI will significantly reduce the number of people required to perform their current roles. This data was published by CyberEdge Group and covers Workforce Transformation, AI, Talent.

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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.

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

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80% of IT security professionals believe AI will significantly reduce the number of people required to perform their current roles.

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