Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Tenable has released predictions highlighting the critical need for enhanced data security in the cloud as AI adoption is expected to accelerate in 2025.

The company forecasts that the integration of AI into organisational infrastructure will become widespread, leading to an increasingly complex landscape of data distribution across various locations, accounts, and applications. This complexity is anticipated to bring forth new security and infrastructure challenges.

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are predicted to place a priority on developing AI-specific policies and security measures.

Expect heightened scrutiny over vendor practices, with organisations focusing on ensuring AI usage is both responsible and secure, adhering to organisational security standards. As AI becomes more prevalent, secure and compliant implementation is set to become a top priority across all industries.

The growth of distributed data in multi-cloud environments is expected to increase the risk of data breaches significantly. As AI applications require vast quantities of customer data, this creates more opportunities for cybercriminals to target these systems, potentially leading to data exfiltration and unauthorized access.

AI-powered cyberattacks are projected to surpass traditional security measures, in part due to the availability of advanced tools such as AI-driven virtual assistants.

These tools can streamline and enhance the potency of attacks, creating further challenges for organisations trying to protect sensitive information as data volumes expand.

Liat Hayun, Vice President of Product Management and Cloud Security Research at Tenable, stated, "Organisations must understand that data is the fuel driving their business—it enables insights, fosters collaboration, and powers innovation."

"As AI adoption skyrockets and data storage demands grow, safeguarding distributed data has never been more critical."

Hayun further emphasised the need for balance, "As we head into 2025, business leaders and security teams must strike a careful balance between innovation and security, ensuring that AI initiatives do not inadvertently open new doors for cyberattackers."