A survey by Kiteworks reveals that only 17% of organizations have technical controls in place to prevent AI data leaks.
27% of organizations admit that over 30% of the data fed into AI tools is private or confidential.
The survey highlights a significant gap between AI adoption speed and security readiness, posing a potential data breach crisis.
Kiteworks executives discuss the challenges of traditional security approaches with AI, emphasizing the need for technical protection over hope-based strategies.
Organizations are blind to the risks of data exposure through AI ingestion, with 44% operating without visibility over their sensitive data.
Legal firms face challenges leveraging AI efficiency while maintaining confidentiality, exemplifying the struggle in implementing effective AI security measures.
Prevention at the point of entry is highlighted as the most effective strategy to mitigate AI data leaks, as organizations focus on output monitoring rather than input controls.
Many organizations are overwhelmed by rapid regulatory changes regarding AI data flows, underestimating the potential consequences of non-compliance.
The survey points out a fundamental failure in technology adoption across industries, with organizations equally vulnerable to AI-related attacks and breaches.
Successful AI adoption requires a balance between innovation and security, with technical controls playing a critical role in enabling safe experimentation and protection.