Cisco Study Reveals 98% of KSA Organizations Uses AI Technologies in their Cybersecurity Strategies to Address the Evolving Threat Landscape

Cisco Study Reveals 98% of KSA Organizations Uses AI Technologies in their Cybersecurity Strategies to Address the Evolving Threat Landscape

A recent study conducted by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) highlights a significant surge in the use of AI technologies in cybersecurity strategies among KSA organizations. The study indicates that 98% of companies surveyed are integrating AI in their security defenses, mainly in threat detection, response, and recovery.  The 2024 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index was developed in an era defined by hyperconnectivity and a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Despite continuing to be targeted with a variety of techniques that range from phishing and ransomware to supply chain and social engineering attacks, companies today are actively attempting to fortify their defense. And while they are building defenses against these attacks, the complexity of their security postures, dominated by multiple-point solutions, presents a challenge in effectively thwarting these threats. This year, Cisco steered the Cybersecurity Readiness Index to highlight resilience in response to an evolving threat landscape. The study shows confidence among Saudi companies in their ability to navigate through cyber threats, with 98% of Saudi companies reporting a moderate to a high level of confidence in their cyber defense capabilities. This confidence level highlights a significant awareness and proactive approach among Saudi enterprises regarding cybersecurity risks. "As Saudi Arabia forges ahead with Vision 2030 of becoming