Survey Reveals AI Increases Cybersecurity Costs

A global survey of 2,000 IT decision makers, conducted by Sapio Research for Fastly and published February 25, 2026, finds cybersecurity risks rise as organizations adopt AI. It reports incidents affecting organizations that have integrated AI into core processes incur 135% higher costs than those without AI integration. The finding suggests increased financial exposure and a need for stronger AI-specific security controls.