2026 Security Training Trends: How Enterprises are Strengthening Their Cybersecurity Teams Through Training

44% of enterprises identify security analysis as a top training priority.

98% of security leaders at enterprises say professional development is allowed during work hours.

73% of security leaders report their enterprise's cybersecurity training budget has increased over the past 12 months.

94% of security leaders at enterprises feel they are keeping up or are ahead of the curve in adapting training to emerging technologies and shifting security requirements.

44% of enterprises identify cloud computing security as a top training priority.

40% of enterprises identify security administration as a top training priority.

77% of enterprises use a mix of in‑house and third‑party providers for cybersecurity workforce development.

70% of enterprises say training is customized by job role rather than standardized one‑size‑fits‑all programs.

86% of security leaders at enterprises say their training programs effectively address changing skills needs.

47% of security leaders at enterprises say AI is the most pressing skill their organization is addressing or planning to address through cybersecurity training.

40% of enterprises identify risk assessment and management as a top training priority.

53% of cybersecurity leaders at enterprises cite time and scheduling constraints as the primary barrier to effective training.