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SANS 2024 AI Survey

AI and Its Growing Role in Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned and Path Forward

AI is becoming an integral part of many organizations, transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving security. Users can interact with AI systems to improve their efficiency, leading to sectors all over the world embracing AI technologies. As organizations rely on AI for more and more tasks, balancing security and innovation becomes paramount.

This paper reflects results from the 2024 SANS AI Survey. The survey explored the current state of AI adoption for cybersecurity and provided insights into how various organizations manage and minimize the risks of AI shortfalls. Additionally, it helped examine the impact of AI on security operations.

Key Findings:

1. High concern for AI-powered threats: Most organizations are concerned about AI’s impact(s) on offensive cybersecurity tactics.
2. Impact on workforce and training: 75% of organizations are preparing their workforce for AI with ongoing training in AI fundamentals and applications.
3. Improving morale: 71% of organizations report higher satisfaction due to AI automating tedious tasks, allowing focus on rewarding work.