![Stacked bar chart of organizations with a head of AI security, by company revenue: under $1B 44% (38% added to an existing role, 6% dedicated role), $1B–$10B 42% (33% and 9%), $10B+ 65% (47% and 18%)](https://www.ians.com/_astro/ai-is-reshaping-the-security-org-chart.BJb0GByY_wTr5x.webp)

# AI Is Reshaping the Security Org Chart

New benchmark data shows how security teams are structured and how AI is changing leadership roles and accountability. Findings are split by company revenue.

1 min read October 19, 2026

Who runs security, how big is the team, and who is accountable for AI? The answers change a lot with company size. This infographic pulls the key findings from the 2026 Security Organizational Design Benchmark Report into one page. The first half shows how security organizations are built today, from team size and deputy CISO roles to MSSP use. The second half looks at how AI is changing leadership, including who leads AI security, who owns AI governance, and how far board oversight has come. Scroll through to see where your organization fits against peers at your revenue tier.

![Infographic of the 2026 Security Organizational Design Benchmark Report, by company revenue (under $1B, $1B–$10B, and $10B+). Average security headcount: 9, 33, and 172 FTEs. Organizations with a deputy CISO role, dedicated or combined: 19%, 31%, and 58%. Organizations using MSSPs: 78%, 86%, and 75%. Organizations with a head of AI security: 44%, 42%, and 65% (dedicated role: 6%, 9%, and 18%). CISO holds primary accountability for enterprise AI governance: 26%, 11%, and 7%, and 15%–19% across all tiers report no single executive accountable. Fully implemented board committee dedicated to AI ethics or responsible AI: 9%, 9%, and 21%, and 43%–48% have no such committee planned.](https://www.ians.com/_astro/ai-is-reshaping-the-security-org-chart-figure-1.bHhNjyvI_QkUEQ.webp)

Explore the benchmark data in the infographic above, then download the **[2026 Security Organizational Design Benchmark Report](https://www.ians.com/lp/security-organizational-design-benchmark-report#security-org-design-report)** for a deeper look at what this means for today’s security teams.

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