What are the top AI-related cybersecurity threats to organisations?

Artificial intelligence is transforming the cyber landscape — and creating new challenges for security leaders. Gartner’s latest research highlights the top AI-related threats organisations face today, from shadow AI to deepfake-enabled attacks, and offers guidance on how CISOs can respond with confidence.

SoSafe’s key takeaways from the analysis:

• Internal risks – Unapproved AI use, limited oversight, and data shared through AI tools expose organisations to compliance and privacy breaches.
• External threats – Cybercriminals are using AI to scale phishing, deepfakes, and social engineering attacks that outpace traditional defences.
• Visibility gaps – Embedded AI features and third-party integrations often operate without transparency, increasing the attack surface.
• Governance challenges – Fragmented regulations and lack of workforce AI literacy make risk management increasingly complex.
• Strategic guidance for CISOs – Gartner outlines how leaders can strengthen governance, increase visibility, and build AI-ready teams to manage risk at scale.

Download the full report to understand where AI risk is emerging — and how security leaders can turn insight into action.

Gartner, What Are the Top AI-Related Cybersecurity Threats to Organisations? by Craig Porter | Originally Published 10 September 2025

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