The Near-Term Impact of AI on the Cyber Threat

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping both sides of the cybersecurity landscape. While AI-driven tools promise to enhance detection, response, and resilience, they also introduce a new wave of threats, from AI-generated phishing campaigns and deepfakes to autonomous attack systems and data poisoning.

For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), the challenge is urgent and complex: how to harness AI for defense while anticipating and mitigating AI-powered attacks. The threat surface is expanding faster than governance and regulation can keep up — demanding proactive leadership, smarter risk strategies, and a modernised approach to cyber resilience.

This CXO NOW Dining Experience convenes security leaders to explore the near-term impact of AI on enterprise security, threat intelligence, and defense strategy. Together, we’ll examine how CISOs can navigate this evolving landscape — balancing innovation, vigilance, and preparedness in an AI-driven threat environment.

Key Takeaways

• A clear understanding of how AI is transforming both cyber offense and defense
• Practical strategies for adopting AI securely within cybersecurity operations
• Actionable insights into emerging risks and near-term priorities for CISOs
• Expert guidance on building a proactive, AI-ready security strategy