Hackers use GenAI to attack more frequently and effectively
Hackers use GenAI to attack more frequently and effectively
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AI is a gamechanger for cyber attackers and defenders alike, report claims. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) in cybersecurity is continuing, with over half (52%) of CISOs prioritizing innovative with emerging technologies, although only a third (33%) of board members agree, new research has claimed.
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The latest Splunk CISO Report outlines the priorities and opinions of industry professionals, noting how the cyber landscape is changing rapidly, but 41% of security leaders reported requirements are getting easier to keep up with, despite the increased effectiveness and frequency of cyberattacks.
GenAI is being used to protect businesses against threats from attackers, and CISOs use AI in identifying risks (39%) , threat intelligence analysis (39%), and threat detection and prioritization (35%) - as well as outlining the priorities for CISOs, here’s what we know.
It’s no secret that GenAI is becoming an integral part of cybersecurity on both the defensive and offensive sides, with attackers using the technology for a range of purposes, including making existing attacks more effective (32%), increasing the volume of existing attacks (28%), and creating new types of cyber threats (23%).
The report illustrates a gap between CISOs and board members, not just in attitudes, but also in allocation, with only 29% of CISOs feeling they’re given an adequate budget to protect their firms, compared to 41% of boards believing their budgets are enough. This manifests as a serious risk factor, with nearly two-thirds (64%) of CISOs linking a lack of support to the cyberattacks they experience.
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