ISC2: AI raises accountability demands for cybersecurity teams

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The . “As AI takes on more repetitive tasks, cybersecurity roles are shifting toward higher-value work, from asking the right questions to validating findings, interpreting outputs, and applying human judgment.”

The ISC2 survey also revealed that:

• 48% said AI has reduced workplace stress.





• 32% said it has increased stress.





• 62% cited overreliance on AI recommendations as a top concern.





• 61% cited undetected errors that could scale rapidly across systems as a top concern.

Many are mixed: More than half of respondents (56%) said AI has reduced the need for entry-level positions, but 53% said AI is creating new types of entry-level roles. Nearly half (48%) said AI has made them more optimistic about their long-term cybersecurity careers.

Despite increased AI adoption, respondents said foundational cybersecurity . Respondents also cited determining when to trust AI outputs (82%), understanding when to override recommendations (80%), and establishing governance frameworks (80%) as critical factors for effective AI use.

“This evolution is not limited to entry-level roles. It changes how work is distributed across security teams, making continued investment in governance, validation practices, mentoring, and skills development essential at every level,” Beale said.