Security professionals are 5.5 times more likely to believe defenders will use AI as effectively as, or more effectively than, threat actors over the next 24 months.
Security professionals are 5.5 times more likely to believe defenders will use AI as effectively as, or more effectively than, threat actors over the next 24 months. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Ivanti in February 2026. It covers topics including AI. The original data appears in 2026 State of Cybersecurity Report: Bridging the Divide. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Security professionals are 5.5 times more likely to believe defenders will use AI as effectively as, or more effectively than, threat actors over the next 24 months. This data was published by Ivanti and covers AI.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2026 State of Cybersecurity Report: Bridging the Divide, published by Ivanti on February 14, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.ivanti.com/resources/research-reports/state-of-cybersecurity-report.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to AI. Browse more statistics on AI or from Ivanti.