97% of security pros fret about AI security mishaps

TLDR:

• 97% of security experts believe their organization will face an AI-driven event.
• 75% of cybersecurity leaders adjusted strategies in response to AI threats.

Deep Instinct’s Voice of SecOps report surveyed 500 senior cyber experts, revealing that the majority of security professionals are concerned about AI-related security incidents. The rise in AI-powered threats has led to 75% of cybersecurity leaders adjusting their security strategies in the last year. Additionally, 61% of organizations saw an increase in deepfake incidents, with 75% of these attacks impersonating a company’s CEO or other C-suite member. The report also highlights the desire of 35% of security professionals to deploy AI tools for repetitive tasks. Interestingly, there is a link between adversarial AI and burnout among security professionals, with two-thirds citing the rise in AI attacks as the cause for increased stress levels. Overall, the report underscores the need for organizations to stay vigilant and adapt their cybersecurity strategies in the face of evolving AI threats.