Data in the Age of Al: Why Enterprises Must Rethink Security Now

GenAl, quantum threats, and app complexity demand radical change in enterprise data strategy.

- Jagrati Rakheja

THE 2025 Thales Data Threat Report paints a striking picture of an enterprise world on the edge of technological transformation—and exposed to unprecedented risk. As generative AI (GenAI) integrates into core business functions and quantum computing edges closer to cracking classical encryption, data has never been more powerful or vulnerable.

Drawing on insights from 3,163 IT and security professionals across 20 countries and 15 industries, the report reveals a digital landscape where the pace of change is outstripping preparedness. One-third of organizations are already in GenAI adoption's "integration" or "transformation" stages. However, Thales notes that enterprises are rushing ahead without securing foundational safeguards, making the GenAI ecosystem the top security concern for 69% of respondents.

GenAI Races Ahead—but Security Isn't Keeping Up