CISOs: Don't Block AI, But Adopt It With Eyes Wide Open
ComputerWeekly, Thursday, June 5th, 2025
The Security Think Tank considers how CISOs can best plan to facilitate the secure running of AI and Gen AI-based initiatives and ensure employees do not inadvertently leak data or make bad decisions.
The introduction of generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot has created new opportunities for efficiency and innovation - but also new risks. For organisations already managing sensitive data, compliance obligations, and a complex threat landscape, it's essential not to rush into adoption without thoughtful risk assessment and policy alignment.
As with any new technology, the first step should be understanding the intended and unintended uses of GenAI and evaluating both its strengths and weaknesses. This means resisting the urge to adopt AI tools simply because they're popular. Risk should drive implementation - not the other way around.