AI and Quantum Shifts Redefine Reasonable Security Standards

New capabilities from existing technologies are outpacing data governance considerations and guardrails necessary for appropriate accountability. Acknowledging the AI shift in cyber risk, the U.S. and its allies released a statement saying cybersecurity is a core business strategy, with a focus on leaders getting the basics right. “Reasonable security” in the Age of AI requires reconsidering the speed, scale and sophistication of expanding risks, as shown by recent unprecedented cyber incidents. An AI risk register, along with existing cybersecurity practices such as an incident response plan, are must-haves for companies developing, deploying or using AI. “We must act now.” That was the clarion call last week by thousands of economists and researchers that signed a statement warning…