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64% of security leaders still rely heavily on manual detection, triage, and investigation processes.

88% of security leaders say alert volume increased in the past year.

Nearly half of security leaders reported alert volume spikes over 25%.

87% of security leaders are deploying, piloting, or evaluating AI-powered SOC tools.

60% of AI adopters have cut investigation times by at least 25%.

73% of security leaders report analyst burnout and staffing shortages.

72% of CISOs are prioritising faster investigations.

Alert fatigue is now a top challenge for 76% of SOCs.

73% of security leaders identify identity-based attacks as a top threat.

Only 31% of security leaders use AI-powered SOC tools across core detection and response workflows.

78% of security leaders identify social engineering and phishing as their top threat.

61% of CISOs are investing in automation.

67% of security leaders lack visibility into access behaviour and lateral movement.

65% of CISOs aim to reduce alert noise.