Agentic AI takes centre stage in CISOs’ path to digital resilience

Cisco today announced the release of Splunk’s annual report, The CISO Report: From Risk to Resilience in the AI Era, surveying 650 global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The report highlights CISOs’ rapidly expanding role, their strategic approach to AI adoption, and a steadfast commitment to human talent as they confront an increasingly complex landscape.

“CISOs operate in the eye of the storm, at the centre of constant transformation. Role responsibilities expand, threats evolve, and AI accelerates everything,” said Michael Fanning, CISO, Splunk, a Cisco Company. “This expanded mandate brings an exceptional level of pressure and personal accountability. We are not just managing technology. We are managing risk, talent, and the digital resilience that drives critical business outcomes.”

The AI Imperative
AI is recognised as a powerful business imperative and productivity powerhouse for security teams, including agentic AI.

The survey highlights:

95% of CISOs cite the ...