Rapid7 research flags AI governance gap as executives show 1.6x higher concern than practitioners

PUBT · 23h ago
Rapid7 research flags AI governance gap as executives show 1.6x higher concern than practitioners
  • Rapid7 published Omdia research on Aug. 12, 2026, flagging a widening AI governance gap in security operations centers.
  • Executive security leaders were 1.6x more likely than operational managers to be highly concerned about vendors’ handling of security data.
  • AI adoption appears mature: 97% reported a positive impact on security operations, while 98% using AI said it reduces alert fatigue.
  • Human control remains central, with 92% saying oversight is essential, supporting AI as augmentation rather than replacement.
  • AI-enabled managed detection and response gained commercial weight, with 86% saying it offers an advantage over traditional MDR services.


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