2026 SANS AI Survey Insights
Poisoned Wells and Pure Springs: Drawing Security and Compromise from the Same AI Source
What to Expect from the 2026 SANS AI Survey
The 2026 SANS AI Survey explores the rapidly shifting reality of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. Based on insights from 536 global IT and security professionals and dozens of senior cyber leaders, this report details how organizations are navigating the transition from testing AI to deploying it at scale.
When you read this report, you will discover
The 2026 SANS AI Survey explores the rapidly shifting reality of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, tracking a massive surge in active AI security adoption from 50% to 78% in a single year. Based on insights from 536 global IT and security professionals, this report uncovers a stark trust and reliability gap—where 63% of practitioners report significant AI shortcomings in threat detection—and details a critical perception divide between senior leaders and the practitioners on the ground. By reading the report, you will gain concrete, expert recommendations on how to counter widespread adversarial AI threats, bridge the growing AI skills shortage, and operationalize governance from policy documents into daily security workflows.
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