UK Businesses in Cyber Chaos: AI Threats Rise as Security Teams Shrink
UK businesses are facing a cybersecurity crisis, with AI-related attacks on the rise. Despite some progress, only 4% of firms are “mature” in cyber readiness. Meanwhile, 52% struggle to detect shadow AI, and nearly half have over 10 unfilled security positions. The need for effective cyber readiness is more pressing than ever.
Hot Take:
In the UK, businesses are about as ready for AI-related cyber attacks as a fish is ready for a bicycle ride. With cybersecurity teams understaffed and cyber readiness alarmingly low, it’s a little like sending a toddler to fix the plumbing. But hey, at least they’ve doubled their ‘mature’ readiness rating from 2% to 4%! Progress is progress, even if it’s as slow as a snail on a treadmill.
Key Points:
- Cisco’s report shows only 4% of UK businesses are “mature” in cyber readiness, doubling from last year.
- A staggering 78% of UK firms experienced AI-related incidents last year.
- 52% of UK companies are clueless about detecting shadow AI.
- Nearly half of UK firms have over 10 unfilled cybersecurity positions.
- Despite these challenges, 92% of organizations are using AI to combat cyber threats.
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