Security News > 2023 > December > Security takes a backseat as CTOs and CIOs lean towards AI in 2024

The immense amount of time IT leaders are spending on IT support is even more shocking given that 46% of respondents say that they are already in an advanced state of AI adoption with AI already prevalent throughout their organization.

While security is a priority for IT leaders at large, just how important it is differs significantly across IT leadership.

For IT managers, improving security in 2024 is their biggest priority, yet it doesn't even make the top three priorities amongst CTOs and CIOs, with adopting AI, adopting / enhancing automation tools and reducing time and resources all considered more important to the IT C-Suite in 2024.

"Whilst it's understandable that IT leaders are focusing on AI technology as a potential solution for challenges, it's important not to overlook the security basics. Given that security is so clearly a priority for IT Managers, who are arguably taking on more execution, it's imperative that IT leadership at the highest level - the C-Suite - do not overlook its importance in 2024," said Vicky Wills, CTO, Exclaimer.

To avoid the almost inevitable attempted breaches, IT leaders are increasing their budgets to add new security resources, implementing new tools, and updating current platforms and systems.

As technology becomes more refined, it's important more so now than ever for organizations to take a step back and reevaluate their security measures before adverse breaches lead to real consequences.

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