CIOs Fret Over Rising Security Concerns Amid AI Adoption
CIODIVE, Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
AI is emerging as a critical tool and a growing threat as CIOs struggle to balance innovation with risk, according to Logicalis data.
Securing AI has become a top priority for CIOs, according to a Logicalis report published Monday. The report, which surveyed more than 1,000 CIOs globally, found more than a quarter see AI as a significant source of risk, placing it nearly on par with traditional threats such as malware, ransomware and phishing.
Employee misuse of AI is compounding concerns, with 57% of CIOs saying staff are putting data security at risk. Despite the mounting risk, AI governance measures remain limited, with just 37% of organizations saying they have visibility into the AI tools in use.
The challenges posed by the advent of AI are significant enough that nearly half of respondents in the Logicalis report said they wish AI had 'not been invented.'