38% of AI initiatives are now being launched without the knowledge of senior management. What happens when one of these projects sparks a security breach?
The AI revolution isn’t slowing down—and neither are the risks. AI initiatives are popping up faster than many organizations can govern, often launched in silos without the oversight they deserve. A 2024 report by Jen Easterly, former director of CISA, revealed a troubling stat: 38% of AI initiatives are launched without senior management’s knowledge.
Fast-forward to today, and the picture has only grown more concerning:
74% of organizations reported AI-related security breaches in 2024. That's up from 67% the year prior. Nearly half (45%) of those breaches went unreported due to fear of reputational fallout.
Source: HiddenLayer AI Threat Landscape Report 2024
Just 24% of generative AI initiatives are secured—leaving most exposed to model manipulation, data leakage, and other risks.
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024
60% of AI/ML transactions are being actively blocked by enterprises due to mounting security concerns, with apps like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Microsoft Copilot among the most restricted.
Source: Zscaler ThreatLabz AI Security Report 2024
23% of IT professionals report AI agents were tricked into revealing access credentials, and 80% observed bots taking unintended actions like accessing unauthorized systems.
Source: SailPoint AI Agents Research 2024
Despite a 56% increase in AI-powered attacks, only 20% of organizations feel well-prepared to defend against them.
Source: Axios Codebook + Arkose Labs Survey
Picture this: an unsanctioned AI project sparks a security breach. The fallout doesn’t just threaten data—it compromises trust, brand equity, and regulatory standing.
SPOILER ALERT: the cleanup won’t fall on those who launched the projects. Instead, it will land squarely on your shoulders.
This is not a hypothetical scenario. According to EY's latest analysis, AI investments have nearly doubled year-over-year. As businesses race to harness AI’s potential, the urgency to secure these initiatives has become paramount. Waiting for a breach is no longer an option; the stakes are too high.
As cybersecurity professionals, we face a critical juncture. Will we be passive spectators, hoping all goes well, or proactive leaders shaping secure AI architecture?
Industry pioneer Bruce Schneier once said, “Security is not a product, but a process.” That rings especially true in the AI era. The time to act is now.
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In this fast-paced AI landscape, security cannot be an afterthought. As Forbes recently noted, “AI’s greatest strength—its ability to automate and innovate—is also its greatest vulnerability if left unsecured.”
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