How VCISOS, MSPs and MSSPs Can Keep their Customers Safe from Gen Al Risks
ChatGPT has captured the popular imagination. It became the fastest app to reach 100 million users -managing it in a couple of weeks. It is the most visible form of a huge explosion in the use of generative Al.
In other words, Al is almost everywhere and generative Al is leading the charge. There is no holding back enterprise and consumer enthusiasm for using gen Al.
The reasons are not hard to fathom. McKinsey estimates that tech companies add 9% in revenue courtesy of gen Al adoption. Banking, pharmaceuticals and healthcare can expect a 5% boost in revenue, while education should see a 4% increase. The highest performing companies now attribute at least 20% of their earnings to gen Al and other forms of Al.
While there are obvious benefits to the use of gen Al, there are also serious risks. Unchecked Al usage in organizations can lead to:
There are cases on record of gen Al-related data breaches that compromised identities, exposed sensitive information, or infringed on IP or privacy rights. The purpose of this guide, therefore, is to provide vCISOs, MSPs and MSSPs with an understanding of the risks posed by gen Al, how they can assess cybersecurity challenges in customer environments and how to establish practices on safe use of generative Al in organizations to minimize the chance of negative outcomes. With the right security tools and policies in place, service providers can shield their clients from unforeseen consequences of gen Al implementations.
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