Cybersecurity Adopts AI To Reshape Operations

Sophos security experts say AI is shifting cybersecurity in 2026 from hype to practical augmentation, reshaping incident response, threat intelligence, and security operations. Their analysis, referencing Gartner's June 23, 2025 Hype Cycle, warns of new risks such as prompt injection, AI-enabled insider threats, and scalable attacker tooling including tailored phishing and deepfakes. Organizations must assess internet-facing AI apps, governance, and MDR accountability.