AI Security Benchmark
2026 Benchmark Report

State of Enterprise
AI Security

The definitive benchmark report analyzing AI security practices, shadow AI prevalence, and governance readiness across 500+ enterprises. Understand the risks. Take control.

73%
of employees use AI tools without IT approval
45%
of organizations have no AI acceptable use policy
3.2×
increase in AI-related data incidents since 2024
40%
of enterprise apps will embed AI agents by end of 2026 (Gartner)
Executive Summary

AI adoption is outpacing security at every level

Enterprise AI adoption has reached an inflection point. Our research across 500+ organizations reveals a stark reality: while 89% of enterprises now use AI tools in daily operations, security and governance frameworks have failed to keep pace.

Shadow AI — the use of unsanctioned AI tools by employees — has emerged as the single largest unmanaged risk in enterprise security. With 73% of employees using AI tools their IT teams don't know about, sensitive data is being shared with third-party models at an unprecedented scale.

This report provides the data CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders need to understand the scope of the problem and build a path toward responsible AI governance.

AI Governance Maturity

12%Full visibility
31%Partial controls
57%No governance
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Top Findings at a Glance

Shadow AI Prevalence by Industry

Technology82%
Financial Services76%
Healthcare71%
Education68%
Manufacturing59%
Government47%

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