CISOs More Confident and More Stressed Than Ever
TechTarget, Monday, September 14th, 2026
Security leaders report declining attack risk concerns but face mounting AI-related pressures and resource constraints.
CISOs show increased confidence in cyber resilience, with those expecting significant attacks dropping to 61% from 76%, yet face intensifying pressure as organizations demand AI adoption without additional resources.
CISO anxiety over generative AI jumped 18 percentage points to 78%, while 79% identified employees as their biggest vulnerability. Despite improved board alignment, 77% report unsustainable expectations, compounded by inadequate preparation and recovery planning capabilities.