REPORT

Publish Date: 09/22/2026

AI Adoption Outpaces Governance and Visibility Across Public Sector

AI tools are causing network visibility gaps as government and defense IT teams face pressure to do more with less

Federal and defense agencies, state and local governments, education departments, and healthcare organizations are racing to deploy AI, maximize efficiency, and improve service delivery without compromising the mission.


Most say they’ve already deployed AI tools across their networks. But according to new research, only a fraction of government and defense respondents say they have the right governance frameworks in place to ensure AI is used responsibly, ethically, and securely.


Download the report to learn why IT leaders and practitioners disagree on AI adoption, and why AI tools are creating visibility gaps across highly regulated, risk-sensitive networks even as AI-driven cyber threats and global events escalate attacks on critical infrastructure.

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