AI Security Gaps: MSPs Critical for AI Safety

Cybersecurity faces a significant challenge as AI adoption outpaces security measures in many organizations. A report reveals that half of organizations using AI-based security still experienced AI-related incidents. Nearly 9 in 10 organizations have moved AI assistants beyond the pilot stage, and 76% are actively rolling out autonomous agents. However, only 63% have AI security controls in place, and 52% lack full confidence these controls would detect a compromised AI. The rush for efficiency has left AI permissions and access to sensitive data unchecked. These issues are often organizational and process gaps, not complex engineering problems. Many businesses lack the internal skills to address them. Managed service providers, or MSPs, can help bridge this gap. They can assist businesses in realizing AI benefits while keeping data safe. This is crucial because AI attacks often start with unrestricted access, with threat actors manipulating AI to expose sensitive data.