While AI improves the detection of cybersecurity threats, it also paves the way for more advanced challenges.
Search for Security guard finds that, despite implementing AI-related policies, many organizations remain insufficiently prepared for AI-powered threats.
84% of IT and security leaders believe that AI-enhanced tools have exacerbated the difficulty of detecting phishing and smishing attacks, which were already significant threats. In response, 81% of organizations have adopted AI use policies for their employees. Confidence in these measures is high, with 77% of executives saying they are familiar with AI security best practices.
Gap between AI cybersecurity policy and threat preparedness
More than half (51%) of security leaders view AI-based attacks as the most serious threat to their organization. Alarmingly, 35% of respondents feel unprepared to deal with these attacks compared to other cyber threats.
Organizations are deploying several key strategies to address these emerging challenges:
- Data encryption: Used by 51% of IT managers, encryption provides a crucial defense against unauthorized access and is vital against AI-powered attacks.
- Training and awareness of employees: With 45% of organizations prioritizing enhanced training programs, targeted efforts are being made to empower employees to recognize and counter AI-based phishing and smishing intrusions.
- Advanced threat detection systems: 41% of organizations are investing in these systems, highlighting the need to improve detection and response to sophisticated AI threats.
The advent of AI-based cyber threats undoubtedly presents new challenges. Nonetheless, fundamental cybersecurity practices, such as data encryption, employee training, and advanced threat detection, remain essential. Organizations must ensure that these essential measures are systematically reassessed and adjusted to counter emerging threats.
In addition to these basic practices, advanced security frameworks such as Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions can strengthen an organization’s resilience.
Zero trust requires continuous verification of all users, devices and applications, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and minimizing potential damage during an attack. PAM provides targeted security for an organization’s most sensitive accounts, essential to defend against complex AI-based threats that target high-level credentials.
Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, commented: “AI-based attacks pose a formidable challenge, but by strengthening our cybersecurity fundamentals and adopting advanced security measures, we can build defenses resilient against these evolving threats. »
Proactivity is also essential for organizations: it is essential to regularly review security policies, carry out routine audits and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
As organizations move forward, cybersecurity requires perpetual vigilance. Merging traditional practices with modern approaches such as Zero Trust and PAM will allow organizations to stay ahead of the development of AI-driven threats.
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