SOC AI adoption rises while value lags across surveyed teams in 2026
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AI adoption in SOCs is rising fast, but the 2026 benchmark shows most teams are still getting limited value from deployments. The SOC-CMM 2026 Maturity Report drew on survey data from roughly 200 SOCs collected between late January and mid-March 2026, and only about 10% said AI delivered excellent value while 71% said it delivered some value or none. The gap suggests the current wave of SOC AI is expanding faster than operational maturity and workflow integration.
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SOC-CMM 2026 benchmark shows limited AI value in security operations
Initial DisclosureOn June 5, 2026, a benchmark on AI use in security operations reported that the SOC-CMM 2026 Maturity Report surveyed roughly 200 SOCs and found only about 10% of respondents said AI delivered excellent value, about 19% said good value, and 71% said AI delivered some value or none at all. The findings indicate that rapid AI adoption in SOCs is not yet translating into equivalent operational value.
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- Only 10% of SOCs Say They’re Getting Excellent Value From AI. Here’s What the Second Wave Has to Deliver — thehackernews.com — 05.06.2026 14:20
- Only 10% of SOCs Say They’re Getting Excellent Value From AI. Here’s What the Second Wave Has to Deliver — thehackernews.com — 05.06.2026 14:20