What the Data Says About AI in Security Operations in 2026

AI is rapidly becoming mainstream in security operations, with 40% of teams using it daily and 56% testing it out. However, security teams are struggling with alert fatigue, leading to missed alerts and a reliance on turning off alerts altogether. While AI is helping to reduce investigation times and improve coverage, most teams are still hesitant to grant full autonomy to AI systems. Companies are shifting roles within their teams, focusing on advanced threat hunting and incident response as AI handles basic triage. Prophet Security’s platform is designed to bridge the gap between alerts received and those that can be investigated, offering a comprehensive solution for AI-powered threat detection and response.