Businesses are increasingly recognizing the critical role of people in utilizing AI for cybersecurity, with a new study showing 50% will boost spending on human resources next year. Companies using AI and automation have identified and contained cyber threats 108 days faster on average, with breach costs $1.76 million lower. However, only 53% of firms plan to secure these AI tools, and three-in-five firms have questioned the value for money provided by technology since 2023.

CMMC’s Reality Check for the Defense Industrial Base: What Contractors Must Do Before Enforcement Hits
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’s (CMMC) reality check has arrived. After years of delays and speculation, enforcement moves from theory to action in November 2025


