Report Shows Competitive Advantages of AI

How to leverage artificial intelligence in combatting more advanced cybersecurity adversaries.

World Economic Forum white paper on AI for cybersecurity in collaboration with KPMG, May 2026

A new report from the World Economic Forum, entitled Empowering Defenders: AI for Cybersecurity, offers practical guidance for organizations seeking to harness AI in their cybersecurity efforts. Findings include:

  • 94 percent of cyber leaders identify AI as the defining force in cybersecurity, with 77 percent of organizations using it in cyber operations.
  • AI is accelerating cyber threats and defences alike, forcing organizations into a high-speed race against cyber criminals.
  • AI adoption in cybersecurity is moving from pilots to real-world deployment, with clear gains in vulnerability identification and threat detection. 

The report can be downloaded here.

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