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Editor’s Note: The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, provides an essential snapshot for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. This report is crucial for understanding the evolving challenges in the cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the disparity in cyber resilience and the significant role of emerging technologies like AI. As cyber threats become more complex and interconnected, this article and the report it’s based on underscore the urgency for coordinated action and skill development in the field. It’s a vital read for professionals aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital world.


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Generative AI in Cybersecurity: More Risk than Reward in 2024?

ComplexDiscovery Staff

A new World Economic Forum report, released today in collaboration with Accenture, paints a stark picture of the global cybersecurity landscape in 2024. The report, based on surveys conducted from June to November 2023, highlights the escalating challenges posed by increased geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

The “Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024” report warns of a widening gap in cyber resilience. Notably, the number of organizations maintaining minimum viable cyber resilience has decreased by 30% compared to the previous year. This disparity is most pronounced between large organizations, which have shown improvement, and small to medium-sized companies, which are lagging significantly behind.

This growing inequity is attributed to macroeconomic trends, industry regulations, and early adoption of new technologies by certain organizations. Alarmingly, the cyber skills and talent shortage is widening, with only 15% of organizations optimistic about significant improvements in cyber skills and education in the next two years.

The report also reveals that in our interconnected world, no organization is entirely safe. External partners are both a great asset and a significant hindrance to organizational cybersecurity. A concerning finding is that 41% of organizations that suffered a significant incident in the past year attribute it to a third party.

Another major trend for 2024 is the role of AI in cybersecurity. Less than 10% of respondents believe that generative AI will benefit defenders more than attackers in the next two years. About half of the experts surveyed see generative AI as having the most significant impact on cybersecurity, raising fears about AI-driven advances in cybercriminal capabilities like phishing, malware, and deepfakes.

Despite these challenges, the report also observes a positive shift in the global focus on cybersecurity, especially among executives and CEOs. The incorporation of cyber resilience into organizational risk management is gaining traction.

Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead at Accenture Security, emphasizes the need for a C-suite team that collaborates and communicates security priorities across the business and industry. He advocates for embedding security in all strategic business priorities and across third parties, vendors, and suppliers.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, scheduled for 15-19 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, will further explore these themes under the banner “Rebuilding Trust.”

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