Report by Exabeam
From Hype to Help: How AI Is (Really) Transforming Cybersecurity in 2025
Key Findings
56% of security teams report that AI has improved productivity in threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR).
71% of executives report AI-driven productivity gains.
18% of organizations are expanding hiring for roles focused on AI governance, automation oversight, and data protection.
Only 29% of teams trust AI to act on its own.
37% of organizations report workforce reductions tied to automation.
Organizations in India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (IMETA) report the highest productivity gains (81%) after adopting AI.
More than half of surveyed organizations have restructured their teams due to AI implementation.
Among analysts, only 10% trust in AI autonomy.
Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) reported 46% productivity gains after adopting AI.
44% of North American organizations report improvements in productivity due to AI.
The United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe (UKIE) reported 60% productivity gains after adopting AI.
Only 22% of analysts agree that AI has significantly improved productivity across their security teams.