What the Data Says About AI in Security Operations in 2026

AI is officially mainstream in security operations. According to Prophet Security's State of Security Operations 2026 report, produced from ViB's survey of over 250 cybersecurity pros, 40% of security teams now use AI daily. Another 56% are currently testing it, and only 4% have no plans to adopt it. For teams already using AI, the report highlights the ten biggest changes.