How CISOs Can Lead The Responsible AI Charge
DARKReading, Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
CISOs understand the risk scenarios that can help create safeguards so everyone can use AI safely and focus on the technology's promises and opportunities.
No one wants to miss the artificial intelligence (AI) wave, but the "fear of missing out" has leaders poised to step onto an already fast-moving train where the risks can outweigh the rewards. A PwC survey highlighted a stark reality: 40% of global leaders don't understand the cyber-risks of generative AI (GenAI), despite their enthusiasm for the emerging technology.
This is a red flag that could expose companies to security risks from negligent AI adoption. This is precisely why a chief information security officer (CISO) should lead in AI technology evaluation, implementation, and governance. CISOs understand the risk scenarios that can help create safeguards so everyone can use the technology safely and focus more on AI's promises and opportunities.