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Agentic AI a Priority for 87% of Security Teams, Ivanti Research Finds
Report reveals growing trust in autonomous cybersecurity systems, despite persistent challenges.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A new report from Ivanti, a global enterprise IT and security software company, finds that 87% of security professionals say integrating agentic AI, or autonomous systems capable of making real-time decisions and acting independently, is a priority for their teams. The report also shows that 77% of respondents express at least some comfort with allowing these AI systems to act without human oversight, signaling a growing, albeit cautious, trust in automated cybersecurity defenses.
Why it matters
As AI and automation reshape the cybersecurity landscape, defenders are seeking to gain an edge over threat actors. However, the report highlights ongoing challenges, including a persistent 'Cybersecurity Readiness Deficit' where organizations struggle to keep pace with evolving threats. Effectively operationalizing agentic AI could help security teams address critical gaps, but concerns around trust and risk remain.
The details
The Ivanti report, based on insights from over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals worldwide, found that security teams are 2.4 times more likely to believe defenders use AI as effectively as threat actors, if not more effectively. That confidence level grows to 5.5 times in favor of defenders over the next 24 months. However, the actual use of AI across critical security functions remains limited, with just 42% of teams utilizing it for vulnerability response and remediation.
- Ivanti's 2026 State of Cybersecurity Report was published on February 12, 2026.
The players
Ivanti
A global enterprise IT and security software company that conducted the research and published the report.
Daniel Spicer
Chief Security Officer at Ivanti, who commented on the findings.
What they’re saying
“Although defenders are optimistic about the promise of AI in cybersecurity, Ivanti's findings also show companies are falling further behind in terms of how well prepared they are to defend against a variety of threats. This is what I call the 'Cybersecurity Readiness Deficit' — a persistent, year-over-year widening imbalance in an organizations' ability to defend their data, people and networks against the evolving threat landscape.”
— Daniel Spicer, Chief Security Officer (Ivanti)
The takeaway
While security teams are increasingly embracing agentic AI to bolster their defenses, the report highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in effectively operationalizing these autonomous systems. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, striking the right balance between trust, risk, and technological innovation will be crucial for security teams seeking to stay ahead of threat actors.
