IT Leaders Raise Security Concerns Regarding Generative AI

According to a new Venafi survey, developers in almost all (83%) organisations utilise AI to generate code, raising concerns among security leaders that it might lead to a major security incident.

In a report published earlier this month, the machine identity management company shared results indicating that AI-generated code is widening the gap between programming and security teams.

The report, Organisations Struggle to Secure AI-Generated and Open Source Code, highlighted that while 72% of security leaders believe they have little choice but to allow developers to utilise AI in order to remain competitive, virtually all (92%) are concerned regarding its use.

Because AI, particularly generative AI technology, is advancing so quickly, 66% of security leaders believe they will be unable to stay up. An even more significant number (78%) believe that AI-generated code will lead to a security reckoning for their organisation, and 59% are concerned about the security implications of AI.

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