**The big picture:** A new ISACA report reveals that while AI is rapidly integrating into cybersecurity operations, organizations are lagging in AI-specific incident response planning and workforce readiness. **Why it matters:** This gap creates significant risk for businesses and intensifies stress for cybersecurity professionals already grappling with understaffing and complex threat landscapes. **Between the lines:** - Only 8% of organizations regularly conduct AI-specific response exercises. - 58% of organizations believe their cybersecurity teams are understaffed, and 61% have open roles. - High work stress is the leading reason for cybersecurity professional attrition (52%). **Staffing & HR impact:** Staffing firms must address the critical skills gap in AI-driven cybersecurity, focusing on upskilling and retention strategies to meet demand and mitigate burnout in this high-stress field. HR departments need to prioritize flexible work and professional development to retain talent. **The bottom line:** The cybersecurity sector faces a dual challenge: leveraging AI effectively while simultaneously building a resilient, well-prepared, and supported human workforce.