CISOs are being asked to govern AI risks without proportional increases in budget or expertise, even as GenAI raises concerns about sensitive data exposure, employee activity, and access control across modern work environments. The report also shows shifting threat priorities toward cloud account takeover and workplace technologies, while human risk, departing employees, and the business impact of data loss remain major concerns. #Proofpoint #GenAI #CISOs
Keypoints
- CISOs must manage AI governance without matching resources or expertise.
- GenAI is increasing concerns about sensitive data, access, and employee use.
- Cloud account takeover has become a top security priority.
- Human risk and departing employees remain major causes of data loss.
- Data loss incidents now carry greater regulatory, financial, and reputational damage.
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