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59% of organizations plan to seek external support for AI, up from 17% in 2024.

73% of U.S. Chief Financial Officers are now involved in cyber strategy in 2025.

27% of U.S. Chief Financial Officers ranked both cybersecurity and economic uncertainty as their second top concern in 2025.

96% of organizations are now engaging with AI in 2025.

43% of U.S. Chief Financial Officers expressed confidence in cyber prevention and mitigation in 2025, down from 46% in 2024.

63% of board agendas for U.S. Chief Financial Officers in 2025 focused on profitability.

42% of organizations are using AI operationally in 2025.