SANS survey reveals AI governance gap

Security teams adopted AI faster in 2026 than in any year before, and the governance and workforce structures meant to support that adoption have not caught up. SANS Institute’s 2026 AI Survey Insights report gives an honest read of where the field is, not where it hopes to be. The report draws on responses from 536 cybersecurity and IT practitioners globally alongside a dedicated module completed by 57 senior security leaders, including CISOs, CSOs, and security vice presidents.