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AI Security Spending Jumps as Fear Outpaces Proof of Value

CISOs are not waiting for AI to prove its cybersecurity value before investing in the technology. Is it the right move?
20 Sep 2026
Written by Gabi Gerber
Market News

Organizations are pouring more money into AI for cybersecurity without waiting for clear evidence of what they might be getting in return.

Multiple factors are driving the spending trend. These include the rapid shift of AI from experimentation into production, the growing use of AI by attackers to automate and accelerate their operations, and in some cases, fear of being left behind as other organizations race to adopt the technology. More here

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