REPORT SAYS IT LEADERS RAISED SECURITY CONCERNS OVER AI CYBERSECURITY TOOLS USAGE GLOBALLY

A new Sophos report has revealed that despite 65% of organizations adopting generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders across the globe are worried that vulnerabilities in AI-powered cybersecurity tools could expose their companies to risks.

The report tagged “Beyond the Hype: The Business Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,“ surveyed 400 IT leaders on the use of AI-driven security solutions.

Findings suggest that while AI is widely embedded in cybersecurity infrastructure as 98% of organizations surveyed confirmed its use, the concerns about over-reliance on AI remain high.