Only 2% of Global Enterprises Ready to Scale AI Securely Amid Rapid Adoption

Artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly expanding across industries, with nearly universal deployment among S&P 500 companies and 96% of surveyed organizations actively using AI models. Despite this growth, significant security challenges persist: many firms lack robust governance and cross-cloud security, with only 2% classified as highly ready to scale AI securely. Common risks include insecure AI outputs, data leaks, and intellectual property theft, arising from poor data quality and insufficient security protocols. A gap exists between confidence in SaaS security and actual incidents, with 75% of organizations experiencing SaaS-related breaches despite high trust in providers, highlighting the need for proactive security measures. The emerging complexity of AI, including agentic AI and multi-model deployments, demands a fundamental shift in security strategy beyond traditional frameworks. Experts warn the current moderate readiness of most organizations may not suffice as AI continues to disrupt business operations and cybersecurity landscapes.