As AI Use Grows, So Do CIO Concerns About Cybersecurity
CIODIVE, Monday, May 12th, 2025
While enterprises press forward on AI initiatives, IT leaders see the potential for weaknesses against an expanding attack surface, according to a Flexential survey.
IT leaders say their organization's investment in AI has increased its vulnerability, according to a Flexential survey published this month. The IT infrastructure provider surveyed more than 350 technology leaders.
More than half of IT decision-makers said they're storing and processing more sensitive data than before. They also expressed concerns about where sensitive data is being stored, such as closer to the edge of a network. One-quarter of respondents said the increase in employees involved in AI management has led to more vulnerabilities.
Other concerns include the complexity of AI applications, which creates a larger attack surface. More than 2 in 5 IT leaders said their cybersecurity team doesn't understand how to protect AI applications, while 47% reported staffing gaps related to AI and cybersecurity