A new study released by Tenable suggests that 55% of organizations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region have already implemented or plan to expand their use of generative AI (GenAI) in the next year. This adoption rate indicates a significant regional commitment to leveraging advanced AI technologies for business and security outcomes, surpassing the global average of 52%.
The findings come from the APAC edition of “How to Discover, Analyze, and Respond to Threats Faster with Generative AI,” a study commissioned by Tenable and conducted by Forrester Consulting in October 2023. The study surveyed 826 IT and cybersecurity leaders globally, including 207 respondents from the APAC region.
Nigel Ng, Tenable’s senior vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan, commented on the impact of GenAI-based cybersecurity platforms. He said, “The adoption of GenAI-based cybersecurity platforms acts as a powerful force multiplier, enabling rapid analysis of multiple assets, vulnerabilities, cloud misconfigurations, and other data sets to quickly identify risks within an organization and provide critical context that might otherwise be overlooked.”
Ng also highlighted the importance of governance in the adoption of GenAI technologies. “Effective governance is critical to ensuring that GenAI adoption not only drives business and security outcomes, but also complies with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. As organizations accelerate their adoption of GenAI, they must also implement robust frameworks to effectively manage the risks and benefits of the technology,” he said.
The study highlights regional enthusiasm for GenAI technologies, driven by the need for advanced tools to address security threats and improve operational efficiency. The commitment shown by more than half of APAC organizations to implement or expand the use of GenAI is indicative of a shift in the landscape toward more technologically advanced cybersecurity measures.
In a context of increasing cyber threats, the role of AI in analyzing and responding to these threats could prove crucial. The ability of GenAI platforms to quickly process and interpret vast volumes of data can help organizations stay ahead of potential security breaches.
As GenAI adoption continues to grow, Tenable’s findings suggest that organizational strategies will need to integrate technological advancements with regulatory and ethical considerations. Balancing these elements will be critical to maximizing GenAI’s benefits while minimizing its risks.
Tenable is a cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability management. The company is known for its flagship product, Nessus, which helps organizations identify and address security vulnerabilities. Its solutions provide comprehensive visibility and insight into cyber exposure, helping businesses understand and reduce risk across various digital environments, including IT, cloud, operational technology (OT), and DevOps. Tenable serves a variety of industries, offering products and services that improve security posture and compliance efforts.
