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CISOs are now leading AI governance teams in 50% of organizations. The CISO role is shifting: from gatekeeper → strategic risk consultant. Here's how: bit.ly/4asDnyD ✅ 85% have AI policies ✅ 80% manage multi-vendor AI stacks 2026 is the year of the AI-savvy CISO. #CISO #AIGovernance #Cybersecurity

AI is changing how security teams operate. Is your org structure keeping up? Joins IANS Nov. 5 to explore emerging AI security leadership roles, automation, and 2027 staffing priorities. Register here: bit.ly/3VTubi5

IANS MCP Server is now available in Microsoft Copilot. @msPartner Access proprietary peer data, independent vendor assessments, and insights from 170+ practicing security experts. Request a demo: bit.ly/4BrWRio

AI is changing security leadership. Is your org chart keeping up? Explore new IANS benchmarks on security team structures, emerging AI roles and governance accountability. See the full infographic: bit.ly/3WtwMzp

Security budgets grew just 5% in 2026. The median didn’t grow at all. Software now takes 35% of the budget, up from 29%, and 7 in 10 CISOs plan to grow AI security spend. What’s one number you wish you had for your upcoming budget conversation? bit.ly/4yXsIFZ #CISO #SecurityBudget

Is your AI security budget ready for 2027? Our 5-minute checklist helps you assess your readiness, spot gaps, and build a stronger funding case. Swipe through for insights, then get the checklist: bit.ly/4Bt9PfF

AI security readiness goes beyond technical controls. Our new paper, Two Timescales of AI Risk, explores the leadership, governance, and team capabilities CISOs need to navigate evolving AI risks. Get the insights: bit.ly/3UJpeYP

AI is reshaping cybersecurity teams. Are CISOs ready? From leadership roles to automation, the org chart is evolving. Join IANS Nov. 5 to explore what's next for 2027: bit.ly/3VTubi5

MCP adoption is outpacing trust in AI agents. How can security teams reduce risk without slowing innovation? IANS Faculty George Gerchow explores. Watch on demand: bit.ly/4hXRv70

PHP2Shell (CVSS 9.2) disclosed, and eight eMudhra certs could let anyone mint trusted certs for any site. Thursday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. ET: @MalwareJake, IANS Faculty, on what your security team should do now. Register now: bit.ly/4dLHUh6

Security budgets are tight, but AI investment is accelerating. How can CISOs prepare for 2027? Watch IANS experts Steve Martano and Nick Kakolowski unpack security spending trends, AI priorities, and what's ahead. bit.ly/3VVCUAk

Building a stronger security team is about finding the right structure, leadership, and expertise. Explore how security organizations are evolving in the 2026 IANS + Artico Search benchmark report. See the findings: bit.ly/4yB8cKv

Ready to put AI to work in your SOC? Get practical IANS guidance on where to start, what to prioritize, and how to show measurable results in the first 90 days. bit.ly/4AZHE83

Is the “average” security budget really the right benchmark? See how security budget growth, AI investment, and spending trends compare across six industries—and what the data means for your 2027 plans. [bit.ly/4yHys6B

AI is changing third-party risk. Is your TPRM ready? IANS Faculty member Shannon Lietz shares how to evolve TPRM with targeted risk assessments, active testing, and scalable oversight for AI-enabled vendors. Get the guidance: bit.ly/4eaxw2n

A security budget request should answer a business question: • What changed? • What does security need to enable? • Why now? • What happens with less funding? Learn how to give leadership clear choices and visible trade-offs. bit.ly/4rH39pL

As AI adoption grows, so does the identity challenge. How can IAM teams secure machine identities, AI access, and automated workflows without slowing innovation? Get the guidance: bit.ly/3VJe3zv

Some 69% of CISOs expect to increase AI-related security spending in the next budget cycle, but AI’s impact on 2027 budgets could go well beyond the dollars labeled “AI.” See what the data shows: bit.ly/4hyejIW

Organizations need employees who know how to use AI responsibly. IANS Faculty Mike Pinch shares practical guidance for building an AI training program that can scale. Get the framework: bit.ly/4zbUpuF

Security budgets are shrinking as AI spend grows. Some 55% of CISOs reported flat or declining security budgets in 2026, while AI is a top priority for new spending. Learn how CISOs can make the business case for security budget in 2027: bit.ly/4hQXlH1

AI governance is taking shape, but more needs to be done. New IANS and Artico Search research explores what’s helping organizations reduce AI risk today, and what may shape confidence in managing it tomorrow. See the findings: bit.ly/4hoLgHO