TREND 2
AI & Gen AI in cybersecurity

New defenses, new threats

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TREND 2

AI & Gen AI in cybersecurity

New defenses, new threats

AI is transforming cybersecurity from both sides of the legal divide, elevating both cyberattacks and cyber-defenses to new levels of sophistication.

At the moment, the criminals have their noses ahead: almost all organizations surveyed (97%) in our recently published report say they have suffered breaches or security issues related to the use of Gen AI in the past year.

AI & Gen AI in cybersecurity at a glance

of top executives in the survey consider the impact of Gen AI on cybersecurity as the top technology trend in cybersecurity for 2025.

of executives say their organization will implement AI/Gen AI in cybersecurity in 2025.

of organizations surveyed in our report say they have suffered breaches or security issues related to the use of Gen AI in the past year.

Transformation potential and boosted defenses: AI-powered cybersecurity will be a top trend in 2025

We at Capgemini believe that, in 2025, AI will power both attacks and defenses on an unprecedented scale. Organizations cannot ignore the heightened cybersecurity threat that accompanies the new technology, including ever more sophisticated phishing, spear phishing, ransomware, deepfakes, and fraud schemes. This evolution allows even small criminal groups to conduct large-scale operations without advanced technical expertise, worryingly democratizing cybercrime and making damaging breaches the new normal. The key now is to establish robust security frameworks that not only harness Gen AI for threat detection and response but also address its inherent risks.

Benefits anticipated from use of Gen AI in cybersecurity

Organization-wide use cases of Gen AI in cybersecurity

In 2025, we expect a rapid escalation of the battle between cyber attackers and defenders, fueled by advancements in AI and Gen AI. Organizations are increasingly adopting AI-driven strategies, with some using advanced deception technologies to trap attackers in controlled environments. Some organizations are even turning the scammers’ own weapons against them, such as the use of AI Daisy created by British phone company Virgin Media O2, which impersonates an elderly lady to make scammers spend time online with her instead of potential victims.

AI and Gen AI in cybersecurity

Threat detection and response

Al-driven platforms can analyze cast amounts of data in real time, allowing quicker, more effective responses to potential threats.

Deepfake detection
Al and Gen Al can detect and mitigate the risks associated with highly realistic ‘deepfake’ synthetic content.

Valnerability management

Al-powered solutions monitor networks for vulnerabilities and implement patching triage, based on vulnerability level and likelihood of exploitation.

Fraud detection

Financial institutions are using Gen Al to analyze transaction patterns for anomalies that could indicate fraudulent activity.

Phishing and social engineering

Al and Gen Al can simulate phishing attacks and social-engineering scenarios to improve defenses and train employees to manage these threats.

Automated threat hunting

Al and Gen Al can scan continuously for network threats and vulnerabilities,
allowing security teams to focus on more complex tasks.

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• What organizations and investors are saying • Key barriers to adoption at scale

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