BCG – AI Is Raising the Stakes in Cybersecurity, Dec 2025

AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape by increasing complexity and raising new challenges for organizations.

The report highlights that organizations face three simultaneous challenges: stopping AI-powered attacks, using AI to strengthen defenses, and protecting AI systems. It reveals that 53% of senior leaders consider AI-enabled cyber threats a top organizational risk, with 60% of organizations likely experiencing AI-powered attacks in the past year. Despite this, only 7% have implemented AI-driven cyber defense tools. Barriers such as budget constraints, talent shortages, and technology maturity hinder effective defenses. Regulatory uncertainty is also significant, with 72% of regulators issuing or drafting regulations, but 70% of organizations remain unaware or uncertain about them. The report emphasizes the need for collaboration between CEOs and CISOs to address these challenges effectively.