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AI the Top Priority for New Spend as Cyber Budgets Flatline

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AI the Top Priority for New Spend as Cyber Budgets Flatline

A new report from IANS indicates that while overall cybersecurity budgets remain flat, artificial intelligence (AI) is capturing a disproportionate share of new spending allocations. Organizations are prioritizing AI investments despite stagnant total funding levels for security operations.

Why it matters: Security practitioners and budget holders need to understand shifting spending priorities: AI tools are being favored over traditional security investments, which may affect resource allocation and staffing decisions in your organization.

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