The upheaval sweeping the cybersecurity industry as a result of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only how organizations defend themselves, but also how Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) allocate budgets and resources. A survey conducted by cybersecurity fund Glilot Capital among dozens of senior security executives at international companies indicates that, in 2026, investment priorities will shift decisively toward AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Participants in the survey included security leaders from organizations such as Blackstone, Virgin, NTT, Carolina University, Emigrant Bank, Rakuten, AppLovin, Forter, and Nebius. When asked which security categories would receive funding from the new 2026 budget (with respondents able to select up to two options), nearly 80% pointed to AI-related solutions, while about 20% did not mark AI as a high priority. Specifically, 77.8% said new investments would be directed to AI-powered cybersecurity tools, and 41.3% selected AI systems for automating security tasks.

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