The AI Paradox: Why Global Cyber Costs are Falling, But the Threat is Rising (The 5 Pillars of Re...

Cyber incidents are escalating sharply worldwide, characterized by a staggering 21 percent average annual growth rate in disclosed incidents since 2014 and the increasing sophistication of AI-driven attacks like deepfakes and advanced phishing. Despite this escalating threat volume, the global average cost of a data breach recently dropped by 9% to USD 4.44 million for the first time in five years, a decline driven primarily by organizations leveraging security AI and automation for faster detection and containment. However, overall preparedness remains flat, with 70% of companies stuck in the lowest readiness categories, prompting security leaders to focus intensely on the five strategic pillars of defense: Identity Intelligence, Machine Trustworthiness, Network Resilience, Cloud Reinforcement, and AI Fortification. www.breached.company/navigating-the-new-era-of-cyber-risk-our-commitment-to-resilience-and-the-strategic-pillars-of-modern-defense (http://www.breached.company/navigating-the-new-era-of-cyber-risk-our-commitment-to-resilience-and-the-strategic-pillars-of-modern-defense)   Sponsors: www.cisomarketplace.com (http://www.cisomarketplace.com)