Summary
This report presents the findings of the 2026 Hybrid Cloud Security Survey, which investigates the current state of AI security across organizations. It outlines the rapid integration of AI into applications and workflows, highlighting a significant rise in global investment in AI, reaching $1.5 trillion in 2025. Despite organizations' confidence in their AI security maturity, the report reveals alarming statistics: nearly two-thirds of organizations experienced a breach in the past year, with 83% reporting AI involvement in security incidents. The report details the disconnect between perceived security posture and actual security capabilities, emphasizing a false sense of confidence in hybrid cloud environments. Key findings include a rise in AI-related insider threats and a shortage of AI security expertise among teams. The report underscores the importance of visibility in managing security risks and the challenges organizations face in validating their security measures amidst increasing complexity in data movement and AI integration. It concludes by addressing the need for organizations to transition from assumptions to evidence in their security practices.
