67% of US-based IT and security professionals believe faster, higher-performing backup solutions that minimize downtime would significantly boost productivity and confidence in responding to cyberattacks.

71% of executives report AI-driven productivity gains.

56% of security teams report that AI has improved productivity in threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR).

Organizations in India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (IMETA) report the highest productivity gains (81%) after adopting AI.

32% of respondents reported disruption to employee productivity following device theft.

Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) reported 46% productivity gains after adopting AI.

44% of North American organizations report improvements in productivity due to AI.

The United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe (UKIE) reported 60% productivity gains after adopting AI.

Only 22% of analysts agree that AI has significantly improved productivity across their security teams.

Nearly as many (46.3% of CISOs) think the technology will allow them to more rapidly apply governance.