Cyber Resilience Starts with AI Governance
Fortinet, Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Fortinet argues cyber resilience requires boards and staff to understand AI risk, citing gaps in its 2026 Skills Gap Report.
Fortinet's 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 91% of IT leaders surveyed across more than 2,700 organizations use or are exploring AI-powered security tools, but only 50% believe their boards fully understand AI-related vulnerabilities.
Nearly three-quarters say boards see cybersecurity as a business priority, yet only 59% say that is reflected in spending.
Half of organizations report that board members or executives faced personal consequences such as fines or job loss after a cyberattack.
Fortinet argues that AI literacy is needed from the boardroom to developers and IT staff, with leadership education focused on governance, risk oversight, accountability and regulation.