https://www.isc2.org/Insights/2025/07/2025-isc2-ai-pulse-survey
The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a measured but significant shift toward artificial intelligence adoption, with new research from ISC2 revealing that 30% of cybersecurity professionals have already integrated AI security tools into their operations. The 2025 AI Adoption Pulse Survey, based on insights from 436 global cybersecurity professionals across organizations of all sizes, defines these tools as AI-enabled security solutions, generative AI, and agentic AI for automatic action. Additionally, the majority (42%) are currently exploring or planning AI implementation, indicating a cautious but growing acceptance of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity operations.
The survey findings suggest that cybersecurity teams are taking a deliberate approach to AI integration, balancing the technology’s potential benefits with inherent security concerns. The research assesses the impact of AI adoption on team effectiveness, entry-level jobs and cybersecurity hiring, providing critical insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce. While specific performance metrics from the survey were not detailed in available reports, the substantial percentage of early adopters indicates that AI tools are already demonstrating practical value in security operations.
This measured adoption comes at a critical time for the cybersecurity industry, which continues to face significant workforce shortages and increasingly sophisticated threats. The ISC2 findings reflect a broader trend where cybersecurity professionals are recognising AI’s potential to enhance their capabilities while remaining cautious about implementation risks. As the technology matures and more organisations develop comprehensive AI strategies, the survey data suggests that AI adoption in cybersecurity will likely accelerate, fundamentally changing how security teams operate and potentially addressing some of the industry’s persistent staffing challenges.