2 minutes to read With insights from... Dr. sc. ETH David M. Sommer Lead Security Consultant david.sommer@zuehlke.com Sarah Röthlisberger Senior Consulting Manager sarah.roethlisberger@zuehlke.com "Business will embrace the adoption of AI, regardless of security." 95% of study participants strongly agree with this statement. 95% of study participants strongly agree with this statement. Zühlke has interviewed CISOs (Chief Information Security Officer) from small to large organisations across industries to gain insights from leaders on securing artificial intelligence. The report delves into the primary concerns, maturity levels, and strategies of organisations to secure the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The interviewees come from both the public and private sectors, including market-leading organisations operating in the DACH region and beyond. Download our comprehensive study to enhance your organisation's AI security posture. Based on the interviews, we identified five key findings with the following main concerns: Insufficient maturity of standards Current standards and best practices for AI security are not yet fully developed. Pressure for rapid adoption Business leaders are pushing for quick AI adoption, often outpacing security measures. Lack of control over AI SaaS solutions The complexity of AI SaaS solutions limits control and transparency. Increased risk of attacks Rapid AI adoption is expected to fuel more sophisticated cyber attacks. Regulatory challenges Over-regulation may burden business processes, inadvertently aiding attackers. What should industry leaders do to gain advantage and secure security? Our study has derived crucial recommendations to address the key concerns identified. To effectively counter these challenges, professionals are actively engaging with AI, and organisations are investing in specialist education and widespread employee training. Community and knowledge-sharing structures are being established across industries. Our recommendations provide comprehensive measures to fortify your AI security posture. To delve deeper into these vital strategies and enhance your organisation’s security, download the entire study: