Security News > 2024 > May > AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks

"GenAI and AI have the potential to both disrupt and enhance security operations. As the acting gatekeepers - CISOs are under immense pressure," said Harold Rivas, CISO, Trellix.

With cyberattacks on the rise, AI pressures mounting, and responsibilities growing, it's no surprise 90% of CISOs find themselves under increased pressure.

Paving the way for success, almost half of CISOs surveyed are already working to secure their AI tools, with 45% developing an AI committee to review AI tools as well as implementing governance, including security frameworks and standards.

89% of CISOs agree adopting and integrating GenAI tools will help address security operations staffing issues within their organization.

The changing regulatory landscape around AI and the commercial adoption of GenAI brings into question how well-equipped CISOs and their organizations are to adapt to these shifting policies and external factors.

92% of CISOs expressed AI and GenAI have made them contemplate their future in the role, bringing into serious question how policy and regulation need to adapt to bolster the role of the CISO and enable organizations to secure their systems effectively.

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