A guide for CISOs to assess and manage risks in AI ecosystems
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the business world. By designing, building and deploying AI solutions at scale, organizations can help support better decision making, identify new opportunities for growth, help reduce operational costs and improve customer experiences.
But as businesses integrate AI at scale, existing risks are amplified and new risks are clearly present—and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their security teams face a multifaceted challenge:
AI is changing the threat landscape for today’s organizations. Unlike traditional software where algorithms follow a set learning path, AI applications involve an iterative process based on autonomous learning and a stream of data to support large language models (LLMs). This process is a key part of the power of AI, enabling AI applications to learn and change, automate complex processes, and leverage huge amounts of data. But it can also introduce critical risks, such as:
AI requires new ways of thinking about security and privacy. In traditional IT environments, security management involved switching out hardware components and releasing new software versions or patches on a regular basis to address new threats. Today’s AI systems are far more dynamic, interactive, and customized, with more risks and the need to address these risks in real time. Accordingly, AI security must be built into AI systems from the ground up, embrace the entire AI environment, and be continuously monitored for safety, security, and proper governance. A comprehensive AI security framework includes:
With a well-designed AI security framework in place, organizations can better seize the value of AI in a quick, confident and responsible manner. Potential security and business benefits include:
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As organizations look to move from strategy and planning to the operationalization of secure AI ecosystems, our new report shares insights to help CISOs better assess and manage security risks due to enterprise-wide AI technology.
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