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Adversaries are advancing faster than ever, exploiting the growing complexity of business IT environments. In this high-stakes threat landscape, generative AI (GenAI) is a necessity. With organizations grappling with skills shortages, sophisticated adversaries and operational complexity, 64% of security professionals have already kicked off their GenAI purchase journey.
The CrowdStrike State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey synthesizes insights from leaders, providing a comprehensive view of how they approach GenAI adoption, its integration and how it fits into their security operations.
Here’s what they revealed.
Key Takeaways
Platform-Delivered GenAI Favored over Point Products
Eighty percent of respondents prefer GenAI integrated into cybersecurity platforms over standalone solutions, signaling a shift toward the adoption of integrated technologies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across security operations. Nearly two-thirds (63%) would even overhaul their current security stack to access the right GenAI tool.
Security Teams Want GenAI Built for Their Needs
Generic, one-size-fits-all AI tools won’t cut it. More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents demand GenAI tools designed specifically for cybersecurity. The preference is for offerings tailormade by cybersecurity experts to support the day-to-day demands and workflows of the modern SOC.
GenAI Will Augment, Not Displace, Security Analysts
While early conversations around GenAI fueled fears of analyst displacement, the survey reveals the opposite: Security teams see GenAI as a powerful tool to boost productivity, combat burnout and elevate analysts of all skill levels. The only analysts GenAI will leave behind are those that refuse to use it.
Price Is Secondary to Results
Cost concerns are secondary to ROI. Security teams want tools that drive measurable outcomes, notably through faster mean time to respond (MTTR), fewer major incidents and enhanced analyst productivity.
Built-in Safety Is Paramount
As excitement builds around GenAI, so do concerns over its risks. Respondents remain cautious toward GenAI: One in five (21%) believe the risks of GenAI still outweigh its benefits. Following integration, the top-demanded features are built-in safety and privacy controls, underscoring an urgency for tools with integrated guardrails designed to foster responsible GenAI adoption.
The Future of GenAI in Security
The cybersecurity industry stands at a pivotal juncture. To fulfill its potential, security teams need GenAI that seamlessly integrates with existing security platforms, empowering teams to maximize the value of their security data, fortify their environments against growing adversary aggression and mitigate the emerging risks of GenAI.
CrowdStrike stands at the forefront of this transformation. With CrowdStrike® Charlotte AI™, our generative AI assistant, security teams are already reclaiming an edge against adversaries and operating across their environments with greater data awareness. With innovations like CrowdStrike Falcon® Data Protection, AI Security Posture Management and CrowdStrike AI Red Team Services, we are arming organizations to confidently adopt GenAI while ensuring operational excellence and peace of mind.
Additional Resources
- To learn more, download CrowdStrike’s State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey.
- Learn more about Charlotte AI, CrowdStrike’s generative AI assistant.
- Learn how Charlotte AI’s multi-AI agent architecture enables security teams to accelerate workflows, while enabling safe and responsible GenAI adoption.
