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AI Deployments Expose Security Risks, Experts Warn

WireByte Staff · July 8, 2026

Four in five companies have experienced AI-related security incidents or vulnerabilities, despite deploying multiple AI tools. Experts urge better governance and security budgets to address the issue.

Key points

  • DigiCert data shows 78% of organizations have faced AI-related security incidents or vulnerabilities, despite increased adoption.
  • Three-quarters of companies have deployed four or more AI tools in the past six months, with a third deploying over 10 tools.
  • Only 50% of companies have implemented dedicated AI security budgets and formal AI governance programs.
  • Two-thirds of companies have started logging AI inventories, but nearly half lack centralized visibility into AI systems.

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has exposed security risks for many companies, according to new data from DigiCert. Despite the growing use of AI, four in five organizations have experienced AI-related security incidents or vulnerabilities. This is despite ongoing investments in AI and increased adoption.

The issue is not just about the number of AI tools being deployed, but also about the lack of governance and security measures in place. Three-quarters of companies have deployed four or more AI tools in the past six months, with a third deploying over 10 tools. However, only 50% of companies have implemented dedicated AI security budgets and formal AI governance programs.

Experts are urging companies to take a more structured approach to AI deployment, treating it as a business system rather than an experimental toy. This includes implementing formal AI governance programs and dedicating security budgets to address the risks associated with AI. As AI continues to play a larger role in business, it is essential that companies prioritize security and governance to avoid potential risks and consequences.

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