AI Use in Cybersecurity Jumped From 50% to 78% in a Year. AI-Related Failures Rose Sharply Too. New SANS Institute Survey Reveals a Governance Gap.

The 2026 SANS AI Survey, now in its second year, captures how cybersecurity practitioners and senior security leaders view AI adoption, governance, and offensive use across the security industry. The 2026 SANS AI Survey, now in its second year, captures how cybersecurity practitioners and senior security leaders view AI adoption, governance, and offensive use across the security industry.