AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Training Priorities

https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/ai-reshaping-cybersecurity-training-priorities-a-31942

Publish Date: 2026-06-10 17:49:00

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ISC2 Survey Says AI Skills Top Training Agendas, But Teams Need to Act Quickly

Jennifer Lawinski •
June 10, 2026

AI now tops cybersecurity training priorities for 47% of security leaders, as critical cyber skills gaps are growing, according to an ISC2 survey. (Image: Shutterstock)

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way cybersecurity teams are learning on the job, and AI has moved to the top of the training priority checklist, according to the 2026 Security Training Trends report from ISC2.

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The survey found that AI skills are the most important training need for 47% of security leaders, ahead of cloud computing security, security analysis or risk assessment. With 40% of respondents saying they expect AI advancements to drive new training needs over the next year, demand for training is expected to increase. Agentic AI advancements were cited by 28% of respondents, followed by automation in cybersecurity at 24%. ISC2 surveyed 995 security leaders at manager level or above across enterprise organizations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India and Japan.

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