Concerns of lack of education for employees around AI use.
Around 40 percent of employees share sensitive information with AI tools without their employer's knowledge.
According to research by CybSafe of 7,000 employees, 52 percent have yet to receive any training on safe AI use, while 38 percent admitted to sharing sensitive information without the knowledge of their employer, risking inadvertently leaking confidential information, intellectual property, or customer data.
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO and Founder of CybSafe, said: “The introduction of AI has created a whole new category of security behaviours for CISOs and business leaders to be concerned with. While the security community is well aware of the threats posed by AI, it's clear this awareness has not yet translated into consistent security behaviours within the workforce.
“While AI presents new and pressing challenges, the fundamental threats facing organisations remain the same. When it comes to cybersecurity within our workplaces, many of us know what should be done to protect our workplaces from cybercrime. The crucial next step for organisational resilience is turning that awareness into consistent, safe behaviour. People are eager to act responsibly, but it is ultimately up to business leaders to equip them with the necessary tools to succeed.”
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
