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Software commands 40% of cybersecurity budgets as gen AI attacks execute in milliseconds
Software spending now makes up 40% of cybersecurity budgets, with investment expected to grow as CISOs prioritize real-time AI defenses.
“With volatility now the norm, security and risk leaders need practical guidance on managing existing spending and new budgetary necessities,” states Forrester’s 2026 Budget Planning Guide, revealing a fundamental shift in how organizations allocate cybersecurity resources. Caption: Software now commands 40% of cybersecurity budgets in 2025, representing an 11 percentage point premium over personnel costs at 29%, as organizations layer security solutions to combat gen AI threats executing in milliseconds. CrowdStrike’s Charlotte AI automates alert triage and saves SOC teams over 40 hours every week by classifying millions of detections at 98% accuracy; that equals the output of five seasoned analysts and is fueled by Falcon Complete’s expert-labeled incident corpus.
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