Wiz-CISO-budget-survey-report-2026.md

The 2026 CISO Budget Benchmark report presents survey results from 300+ security leaders showing rising cybersecurity budgets (most organizations spending $5M+ annually), heavy and growing investment in cloud security and AI, widespread tool sprawl and staffing costs, and priorities for automation and improved visibility; it offers sector and size breakdowns, highlights challenges (cloud complexity, inadequate perceived funding, compliance ROI issues), and recommends consolidation, ROI-driven risk prioritization, and platform-driven automation to improve cloud security posture.