AI Security Risks: Companies Deploy AI Without Governance

Many companies are using AI in their core systems without fully understanding how to secure it. A significant 70% of organizations use GenAI in live environments, and 64% have AI agents in pilot or production. Some of these agents have privileged access. The problem is, security systems designed for human users are struggling with AI. More than half of companies have already experienced at least one AI-related security incident. These often involve unauthorized AI use, AI-generated phishing, and sensitive data leaks. What's interesting is security teams often lack visibility into which AI tools employees are using or where data goes within AI workflows. This means they struggle to distinguish legitimate AI activity from suspicious usage. The bottom line: Companies need to prioritize building robust governance and security architectures to keep pace with rapid AI adoption and protect their systems.