455 practitioners tell us what's actually happening in cybersecurity.

New research from Cyber Security Tribe uncovers how security leaders are navigating AI governance, staffing constraints, and a browser attack surface that most tools still can't see.

Key findings

93% of security leaders report board support — yet 60% don't believe their board actually understands cybersecurity.

73% of organizations have agentic AI in use or actively in development within their security programs.

70% have AI policies in place, but average policy strictness scores just 6.9 out of 10 — and only enforcement, not policy, closes the gap.

What you’ll learn

This report from Cyber Security Tribe draws on 455 practitioners at VP, Director, and C-level to map what's shaping security programs in 2026. 

You'll come away with a clear picture of where board relationships are breaking down, how organizations are deploying agentic AI, what governance actually looks like in practice, and where leading teams are placing their bets.