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WEF Report: 66% of Organizations Expect AI to Significantly Impact Cybersecurity by 2025

Cybersecurity by 2025

A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that 66% of organizations anticipate artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on cybersecurity by 2025. However, only 37% of organizations currently have processes in place to evaluate the security of AI tools before their deployment.

The WEF’s “Global Cybersecurity Outlook” report, released on Monday, emphasizes a shift from focusing solely on cybersecurity to adopting a broader approach of cyber resilience. This strategy centers on organizations’ ability to minimize the impact of major cyber incidents on their operations and objectives.

According to the report, supply-chain complexities are a major obstacle to achieving cyber resilience, with 54% of large organizations identifying it as the greatest challenge. This issue is compounded by a lack of visibility into the security practices of suppliers. Geopolitical tensions also play a role, influencing the cybersecurity strategies of nearly 60% of surveyed organizations. Additionally, concerns about disruption to operations, cyber espionage, and intellectual property theft are at the forefront for many executives, with 45% of cybersecurity leaders and 33% of CEOs citing these risks.

The report also highlights regional disparities in cyber resilience. While only 15% of organizations in Europe and North America lack confidence in their ability to handle major cyber incidents, the figure rises to 36% in Africa and 42% in Latin America. In contrast, the Middle East shows greater confidence, with 72% of respondents expressing optimism due to the region’s focused efforts on cybersecurity.

Lastly, the report underscores the need for leadership to prioritize cybersecurity as a fundamental business enabler, while also calling for global collaboration and addressing the growing shortage of cybersecurity talent.

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