NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The break-neck pace of AI adoption is bringing cybersecurity concerns to the fore. Executives are worried agentic tools might be commandeered by threat actors, exposing valuable systems or data in the process. Gartner expects one-quarter of enterprise security breaches to stem from compromised AI agents in the next three years.

In June, I sat down with Mark Ryland, director of security at Amazon, to discuss the technology's rapid rise and its effects on cybersecurity defense. He offered guidance for CIOs aiming to secure their companies while spurring innovation.

If cybersecurity ranks high on your list of priorities, join CIO Dive for a free, virtual event on Aug. 12, hosted with our sister site Cybersecurity Dive. Alongside analysts and executives, we’ll delve into how businesses are guaranteeing business continuity as they curb risk. 

The event is free, but be sure to register and save your seat.