Security in the AI Era Starts with First Principles

Artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that keeping up can feel daunting. New models, capabilities, and attack vectors seem to emerge almost daily, pressuring CISOs to constantly adjust their security strategies. Security leaders have recognized that shift. In Kai’s recent survey of 500 CISOs, nearly nine in ten (89%) said they are prepared for AI-driven attacks, yet only 28% described themselves as very prepared. At the same time, 63% believe attackers currently have the advantage because of AI, and 65% say the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation has increased. Those findings reveal an important distinction: preparedness is not the same as readiness. Understanding the threat is one thing. Operating at the speed required to respond is another. However, even…