New defenses, new threats: what AI and Gen AI bring to cybersecurity
As cybersecurity incidents continue to increase and threats such as phishing, ransomware, and deep fakes become more sophisticated, organizations must strengthen their cybersecurity measures.
In the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, New defenses, new threats: what AI and Gen AI bring to cybersecurityexplores the role AI and AI generation play in cybersecurity – both as a threat and a means of defense.
Our research shows that more than 90% of organizations suffered a breach last year, a significant increase from 51% in 2021. The financial impact of these breaches over the past three years is severe, with approximately half of organizations reporting losses estimated at more than $50 million.
Malicious actors are using AI and Gen AI for more sophisticated attacks, including malware creation, social engineering, and phishing. An overwhelming majority (97%) of organizations reported Gen AI-related security incidents in the past year. Organizations face an expanded attack surface due to risks such as rapid injection, AI-embedded application vulnerabilities, shadow AI, and internal misuse. Additionally, the entire lifecycle of Gen AI solutions – from enterprise data collection and model customization to development and maintenance – must be secure.
However, despite the cybersecurity challenges related to AI and Gen AI, organizations are increasingly relying on AI to strengthen their security measures. Three in five people believe AI is essential to effectively responding to threats, and many see improvement in threat detection times. More than 60% of organizations believe that generation AI will strengthen cybersecurity in the long term.
Many organizations are already benefiting from AI and experimenting with Gen AI to generate threat intelligence and vulnerability assessments.
To protect operations, organizations must develop a clear strategy for integrating AI and Gen AI into existing security systems. This means continually reassessing the security landscape to identify new risks, acquiring the necessary infrastructure, including advanced data management systems and cloud computing resources, establishing strong policies and governance to ensure security and safety. data integrity, invest in AI-based solutions and AI generation to improve security. operations center (SOC) systems, providing comprehensive AI cybersecurity training to employees and fostering a culture of risk awareness among employees.
Download the full report to learn more about how AI and AI generation can transform your cybersecurity strategy.
