The State of AI and Security Survey Report
Released: 04/02/2024
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity marks a transformative era in the realm of digital defense. AI has the potential to be a vital ally for bolstering security defenses, identifying emerging threats, and facilitating swift responses. However, the journey towards integrating AI into security workflows is fraught with obstacles, including the need to mitigate dual-use concerns, bridge skill gaps, and encourage appropriate reliance on automated systems.
Gaining insight into how industry experts view and are preparing for AI’s evolving role in cybersecurity is essential for navigating this transition. Therefore, Google Cloud commissioned CSA to develop a survey and report to better understand the current state of AI in the industry. The primary objectives were to investigate prevailing AI security challenges, industry familiarity and plans for AI, and the impact of AI on staffing and training. The survey was conducted online by CSA in November 2023 and received 2,486 responses from IT and security professionals.
Key Findings:
- A majority of security professionals (63%) believe in AI’s potential to enhance security measures, especially in improving threat detection and response capabilities.
- Only a small fraction (12%) of security professionals believe AI will completely replace their role. The majority believe it will help enhance their skill set (30%), support their role generally (28%), or replace large parts of their role (24%), freeing them up for other tasks.
- C-suite executives demonstrate a notably higher (52%) self-reported familiarity with AI technologies than their staff (11%).
- 2024 is set to be a revolutionary year for AI implementation in the security sector. Over half of organizations (55%) are planning to implement generative AI solutions this year.
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