- Suyrvey discovers that generative AI is used more than ever in cybersecurity
- Security Leaders Overwhelmingly Prefer GenAI Across Platforms
- The benefits still do not outweigh the risks for most
New research has claimed that cybersecurity leaders are not yet ready to adopt AI as a point solution, with 80% of respondents preferring GenAI delivered through cybersecurity platforms.
The CrowdStrike 2024 State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey found that there are mixed feelings about AI regarding security and privacy controls, especially since generative AI is in its infancy and carries significant security risks in its current form. .
Top concerns for security leaders include the exposure of sensitive data to large underlying language models, adversarial attacks on GenAI tools, and the tendency for hallucinations in GenAI, along with concerns about the lack of security barriers in GenAI tools and insufficient public policy regulations.
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Critically, security leaders are taking steps to ensure policy frameworks are used responsibly, and 87% of respondents have implemented new security policies or are in the process of developing policies to govern AI adoption. .
Do the risks outweigh the rewards? Not precisely. While 39% of cybersecurity experts think the benefits outweigh the risks, 40% believe they are comparable, and 21% believe the dangers outweigh the rewards.
Unsurprisingly, security workers believe GenAI should be designed specifically for cybersecurity, with 76% of respondents preferring purpose-built tools over generic, one-size-fits-all solutions.
This is reflected in the top buying drivers for IT workers, with the ability to improve an organization’s response and attack detection being the top priority, along with operational efficiency and mitigating the impact of IT skills shortages. YOU.
As generative AI evolves, so does the cyber landscape. GenAI is increasingly used in threat detection and automated security solutions, and most organizations are optimistic about the future of AI in cybersecurity.
