AXIS Survey Reveals Diverging CEO and CISO Perspectives on AI Cyber Risks
AXIS Capital released a survey revealing differing views of 500 CEOs and CISOs in the U.S. and U.K. on AI's impact on cybersecurity. Key findings include that 29.6% of U.S. executives see AI-driven attacks as the top cyber threat, while only 20.8% of U.K. executives agree.
Most executives plan to increase cybersecurity budgets, with 75.2% likely to reduce headcount due to AI tools. U.S. leaders are more confident in AI’s potential to enhance defenses, with 85% feeling prepared for AI threats compared to 44% in the U.K.
The survey indicates that CEOs view AI positively for productivity, while CISOs express concern over increased exposure to risks. CEOs identified data leakage as the top risk, whereas CISOs pointed to shadow AI. Overall, U.S. executives show greater optimism and readiness in leveraging AI for cybersecurity.
