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Recent Statistics & Reports
In 2025, 28% of cybersecurity professionals reported having already integrated AI tools into their operations.
12/6/2025•
AI AdoptionWorkforceAI Tools
72% of cybersecurity professionals agree that reducing security personnel significantly increases the risk of a breach in their organizations.
12/6/2025•
Risk ManagementWorkforceBreach risk
68% of cybersecurity professionals reported being satisfied in their current job in 2025, an increase of two percentage points from 2024.
12/6/2025•
Job SatisfactionWorkforce
87% of cybersecurity professionals believe there will always be a need for cybersecurity professionals.
12/6/2025•
Job SecurityWorkforceTalent
48% of cybersecurity professionals feel exhausted from trying to stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies.
12/6/2025•
Job StressWorkforce
In 2025, 33% of cybersecurity professionals stated their organizations do not have the resources to adequately staff their teams.
12/6/2025•
StaffingWorkforce
73% of cybersecurity professionals believe AI will create more specialized cybersecurity skills.
12/6/2025•
AISkills Development
95% of cybersecurity professionals reported that they have at least one skill need in 2025, marking a 5% increase from 2024.
12/6/2025•
Skills GapWorkforce
88% of cybersecurity professionals have experienced at least one significant cybersecurity consequence in their organizations due to a skills shortage.
12/6/2025•
Skills ShortageWorkforce
31% of cybersecurity professionals view advancement opportunities as a key factor for their workforce engagement.
12/6/2025•
Career AdvancementWorkforce
In 2025, 36% of cybersecurity professionals reported budget cuts in their organizations, a decrease of one percentage point from the previous year.
12/6/2025•
Budget CutsWorkforce
The smallest organizations are among the most conservative when it comes to adopting AI tools, with 23% reporting no plans to evaluate AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
30% of cybersecurity professionals have already integrated AI security tools into their operations.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Mid-sized (500–2,499 employees) and the smallest (1–99 employees) organizations show the lowest adoption rates of AI tools, with 20% in each group.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Among cybersecurity professionals who have already adopted AI security tools, 70% report positive impacts on their team's overall effectiveness.
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
Nearly half (44%) of cybersecurity professionals agreed that their organization's cybersecurity hiring has not yet been affected by the introduction of AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsHiring
21% of cybersecurity professionals say AI has changed their hiring plans and priorities in their organizations.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsHiring
44% of cybersecurity professionals report no impact on hiring from current or expected adoption of AI security tools.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsStaff
Leading industries in adoption, evaluation, or testing ot AI are industrial enterprises (38%), IT services (36%), commercial/consumer sectors (36%), and professional services organizations (34%).
7/16/2025•
AIAI tools
More than half (52%) of cybersecurity professionals say AI will significantly or somewhat reduce the need for entry-level staff.
7/16/2025•
AIAI toolsStaff
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