CIOs Brace for AI Threats While Investing in AI Defense
SC Media, Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
CIOs see AI as both threat and solution, with 72% calling AI-driven tools essential for threat detection.
LevelBlue research finds CIOs prioritizing cyber resilience investment to support business growth while defending against sophisticated AI-powered attacks.
Only about one-fifth report being highly effective at defending against AI threats or at implementing AI for security.
Key concerns include software supply chain vulnerabilities, employee difficulty distinguishing real from fake content, and misalignment between cybersecurity teams and business leadership. CIOs plan increased engagement with incident response specialists and threat intelligence providers over the next two years.