Survey Shows a Surge in (Artificial) Intelligence

This report analyzes an Omdia survey of cybersecurity decision-makers on the growing role of generative AI in security programs, finding broad interest and adoption coupled with a significant learning curve and mixed expectations on investment. It highlights the push for vendors to embed GenAI capabilities, the competitive pressure from major players like Microsoft, and the dual nature of GenAI as both an enabler and a source of new risks. The piece urges strategic alignment of GenAI with organizational objectives and clearer vendor roadmaps to realize benefits while addressing concerns.