AI adoption brings new security headaches for already stretched CISOs

CISOs are taking on AI governance without a matching increase in resources or expertise, adding to an already broad remit spanning data protection, identity, resilience and compliance, according to Proofpoint’s 2026 Voice of the CISO report. The Al mandate expands faster than resources (Source: Proofpoint) AI adds to security responsibilities GenAI is creating new concerns around sensitive data, access and employee activity. Seventy-eight percent of CISOs consider it a security risk, with the potential loss … More → The post AI adoption brings new security headaches for already stretched CISOs appeared first on Help Net Security .

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