Darktrace Finds 76% of Security Pros Worry About AI Agent Risks
Event summary
- 76% of security professionals are concerned about AI agent risks, per Darktrace's 2026 State of AI Cybersecurity Report.
- 73% say AI-powered threats are already significantly impacting their organizations.
- Darktrace launches Darktrace / SECURE AI™ to provide visibility and control over AI tools in enterprises.
- Only 37% of organizations have a formal policy for securely deploying AI, down 8 percentage points from last year.
The big picture
The rapid adoption of AI in enterprises is creating new cybersecurity risks, with AI agents operating with significant access to sensitive data and critical systems. Darktrace's findings highlight a growing tension between the efficiency gains AI provides and the governance challenges it introduces. As AI-powered attacks become more sophisticated, security teams are increasingly relying on AI defenses, but the lack of formal policies for secure AI deployment remains a critical gap.
What we're watching
- AI Governance
- Whether organizations can establish robust governance frameworks for AI agents to mitigate risks.
- Defensive Capabilities
- How security teams will adapt to the increasing sophistication and volume of AI-driven attacks.
- Market Response
- The pace at which competitors will introduce similar AI visibility and control solutions.
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