"Most Decision Makers Expect AI and 5G to Impact Their Cybersecurity Strategy"
Information Risk Management (IRM) conducted a survey to which senior cybersecurity and risk management decision makers at 50 global companies within the automotive, communications, energy, finance/public sector, software/internet, transport and pharmaceuticals industry sectors responded. Findings of the survey reveal that most cybersecurity and risk management leaders expect developments in 5G wireless technology to introduce new security vulnerabilities and challenges. According to respondents, there are concerns surrounding the increased risk of attacks on Internet of Things (IoT) networks, a larger attack surface, and a lack of consideration for security in the design of 5G technology. The survey also found that most decision makers expect artificial intelligence (AI) to have a significant impact on their cybersecurity operations in the near future. This article continues to discuss the potential threat posed by 5G developments, the implementation of AI applications to improve enterprise security, why enterprises should work closely with their cybersecurity teams, and the importance of increasing cybersecurity awareness at the C-level.