Snyk recently conducted a survey of 101 US-based CISOs, finding that 88% are concerned about the current state of US cyber readiness, with AI being a major impetus for this unease. Almost all (96%) worry about AI-generated code introducing hidden vulnerabilities, while nearly three-fourths (70%) have faced an AI-related attack in 2025 alone. Despite concerns, most CISOs remain confident in their ability to maintain a sufficient security posture for their own organizations, with almost all (94%) sharing confidence in their organization's ability to stay secure and regulatory compliant for the next few years. The survey also found that CISOs are keeping an eye on new AI-related legislation and regulations, and many believe that policies are keeping pace with AI advancements. To mitigate potential cybersecurity pitfalls, CISOs suggested implementing generative AI security defense systems, continuous security validation and breach testing, real-time vulnerability management platforms, DevSecOps fully integrated with AI development, and security built into software supply chains by design. While AI-generated code is seen as a future wave of innovation, 96% of CISOs expressed concern about its potential to introduce hidden vulnerabilities, citing factors such as the rapid evolution of AI outpacing security controls, developer teams' lack of skills, and lack of clear security standards for AI-generated software.