Gartner Analyst: AI Attacks Force Shift to Preemptive Security
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ORLANDO – November 12, 2026 -- Only 29% of surveyed organizations conduct continuous cyber simulations, according to SimSpace's 2026 State of Agentic Cybersecurity report, even as AI shrinks the time defenders have to respond to attacks.
The figure surfaced in coverage of a September 24 event hosted by the AI Proving Grounds Consortium (AIPGC), titled "Build Trust in AI: Govern, Measure and Operationalize AI at Scale." Gartner VP Analyst Tom Powledge joined leaders from Corelight, Dreadnode and SimSpace to discuss why AI-driven attacks require a move toward preemptive security.