Cybersecurity Professionals Eager for Generative AI: Drivers, Priorities, and Concerns

CrowdStrike's State of AI in Cybersecurity report surveyed 1,000 cybersecurity professionals to understand their thoughts on generative AI and implementation in their organizations. The report found that only 6% had already purchased or deployed a generative AI tool, while 11% were in the procurement process. Despite low adoption rates, 68% of respondents plan to purchase generative AI tools within the next year.


Key purchase drivers for generative AI include improving attack detection and response capabilities, boosting operational efficiency, and mitigating skills shortages. Respondents prioritized validated leadership in cybersecurity, incident response expertise, and vendor-led threat intelligence when selecting vendors.


Top security outcomes sought by respondents were faster mean time to respond, improved detection fidelity, and reduced risk exposure. However, concerns exist about potential overreliance on AI, leading to a loss of vital skills among security professionals. Additionally, there are worries about threat actors leveraging generative AI to increase attack volume.

https://www.itpro.com/security/what-are-security-pros-want-from-generative-ai

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