Only 41% of CISOs express confidence managing AI security risks over next two years

Only 41% of 113 CISOs surveyed by IANS in April-May 2026 expressed confidence in their organizations' ability to manage AI security risks over the next two years, according to CSO Online. The survey highlights a persistent confidence gap despite increased hiring of security leadership roles.

Only 41% of CISOs express confidence managing AI security risks over next two years According to CSO Online, 41% of 113 CISOs surveyed by IANS in April-May 2026 expressed optimism about their organization's ability to manage AI security risks over the following two years, despite high rates of new CISO and CSO hiring as companies expand security leadership. The finding highlights a persistent confidence gap even as organizations invest in staffing. Topics Sources - Press Read article https://www.csoonline.com/article/4218433/what-do-cisos-need-to-rest-easy-about-future-ai-risks/ Go deeper This intelligence is sourced automatically from public sources across the web and synthesised by the Prefactor AI pipeline. Stories are reviewed before publication.