Cybersecurity Dive January 20, 2026
Eric Geller

A new report also found that American and British executives see AI’s potential very differently.

Dive Brief:

  • CISOs are slightly less confident than CEOs that AI will improve their company’s cyber defenses, according to a new report.
  • Roughly 30% of CEOs think AI will help them with cybersecurity, while only 20% of CISOs said the same, Axis Capital said in its report.
  • The survey also revealed transatlantic disagreement about the value of AI and the dangers of AI-fueled cyberattacks.

Dive Insight:

Axis Capital’s report paints a picture of boardroom friction, as CISOs and CEOs express different views about the role of AI in their organizations.

Roughly two-thirds of CEOs trust AI tools to help them make cybersecurity decisions,...

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