In these high-cyber-maturity organizations, the chief information security officer and other cybersecurity leaders are reportedly being called in as experts to help guide investments in cloud-driven business initiatives, AI-enabled activities, enterprise resource planning modernization, and other digital transformation priorities. They are also involved in strategic conversations related to digital transformation. (For more on the role of the CISO: “Has the CISO finally been accepted as a key strategic player?”)
The survey also revealed that high-cyber-maturity organizations are more likely to be attuned to potential risks related to gen AI. Leaders in these organizations report they are closely monitoring gen AI-related threats, with about 80% identifying four primary risks they believe will impact their cybersecurity strategies: lack of explainability in gen AI outputs, information integrity issues stemming from gen AI algorithms, challenges in developing effective controls related to AI-human collaboration, and data poisoning—where attackers manipulate training data to influence gen AI outputs. As organizations consider automating more processes and sharing data with vendors, suppliers, and other collaborators, their digital ecosystems grow more complex—and so do the opportunities for cyber attackers. Staying ahead of these potential risks may become a defining trait of cyber-mature organizations.
Fostering strong cybersecurity connections can help organizations enhance collaboration, information-sharing, and decision-making related to cybersecurity. It can also help leaders make informed strategic decisions that align with business objectives and help them mitigate cyber risks more effectively. Organizations that prioritize cybersecurity and build strong cybersecurity connections may be better positioned to protect their assets, reputation, and resilience in an increasingly digital world.
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