AI IN CYBERSECURITY: A DOUBLE- EDGED SWORD

Trend Micros global research reveals surging AI adoption—and rising fears of AI-driven threats

- SHARDA TICKOO COUNTRY MANAGER, INDIA & SAARC, TREND MICRO

"AI holds enormous promise for strengthening cyber defenses... but attackers are just as eager to leverage AI for their own purposes."

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize enterprise IT, a new report from Trend Micro reveals a growing paradox: while organizations are rapidly embracing AI to bolster cybersecurity, they are equally concerned about the new risks it introduces.

The report, titled AI on the Frontline, offers a comprehensive look at how global businesses are navigating the promise and peril of AI in cybersecurity.

According to the study, 81% of global organizations have already integrated AI-powered tools into their cybersecurity strategies, with another 16% actively exploring implementation. Nearly all respondents—97%—expressed openness to using AI in some capacity, highlighting the technology's widespread acceptance and perceived value.