AI Is reshaping the future of work—are you ready?

ISACA’s 2025 AI Pulse Poll reveals a powerful finding: AI expertise isn’t just nice to have—it’s now essential. This global study of 3,029 digital trust professionals found that 89% say they’ll need AI training within two years to advance their careers or even simply stay in their roles. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a transformation.

From skyrocketing AI adoption to rising risks, the data shows how AI is impacting careers, reshaping organizations, and redefining what it means to stay competitive in a digital-first world. The 2025 AI Pulse Poll highlights:

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How AI is being used across industries today
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The biggest gaps in training and policy
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The top AI risks (and how few are prepared)
Taking the Pulse of AI in 2025
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Taking the Pulse of AI in 2025

More than 3,000 digital trust professionals shared their insights on AI. Download the infographic to explore:

  • Urgent training needs
  • Top AI risks
  • Workforce readiness
  • Year-over-year trends
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AI Pulse Poll Resources

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Press Release

89% of Digital Trust Pros Say Increased AI Skills and Knowledge Needed to Retain Job or Advance Their Career Over Next Two Years

ISACA’s 2025 AI Pulse Poll finds that nearly a third of organizations are increasing jobs for AI-related functions in the next 12 months.

25 June 2025
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Press Release

AI Use is Outpacing Policy and Governance, ISACA Finds

Nearly three out of four European IT and cybersecurity professionals say staff are already using generative AI at work – up ten points in a year – but just under a third of organisations have put formal policies in place, according to new ISACA research.

25 June 2025
Chasserae Coyne
Blog Post

Seven Tactics for Overcoming AI Training Obstacles

Organizations face several obstacles in providing sufficient AI training to their teams, but companies must find a way to overcome them if they are going to keep pace with the fast-moving enterprise AI landscape.

25 June 2025
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Top ISACA Resources for Auditors to Keep Pace with AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the audit profession – to the extent that 70% of audit/assurance professional respondents to ISACA’s 2025 AI Pulse Poll believe they will need to increase their skills and knowledge in AI within the next year to advance their career or even simply retain their jobs.

19 May 2025

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AAIA—Advanced in AI Auditing

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AAISM—Advanced in AI Security Management

For CISM and CISSP holders with experience in AI security, ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management enhances skills to identify, assess and mitigate risk across enterprise AI solutions.

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Expert Insights

Jason Lau
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Nearly 90% of digital trust professionals say they need AI training within two years—almost half within six months. While over 80% believe AI is already in use in their organization, whether or not it is permitted, only 26% are applying it to enhancing operational cybersecurity. Organizations must make a deliberate shift to integrate AI into their security strategies—because threat actors already are, and failing to keep pace will expose your organization to escalating risks.”
Jason Lau
ISACA Board Director and CISO at Crypto.com
Meghan Maneval
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The data shows a clear disconnect: organizations recognize the transformative impact of AI on jobs, yet only a small fraction are investing in AI roles and only 28% have a comprehensive AI policy. Employees are using AI whether or not it’s permitted. That’s a lot of blind spots at a time when trust and transparency matter more than ever. Without clear guidance and training, it’s like handing out matches without explaining fire safety. Organizations must get ahead with smart policies.”
Meghan Maneval
CISM, CRISC, Risk and AI Strategist
Chasserae Coyne
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For most organizations, AI wasn’t in their 5- or 10-year strategic plans, and the emergence and rapid adoption of this new technology has forced them to pivot quickly if they want to keep up. Investing in AI training and skills development is key if you want to ensure smoother, more effective AI implementation.”
Chasserae Coyne
CISM, GRC Subject Matter Expert