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Report finds nearly three-quarters of organisations have already introduced AI into their cybersecurity posture
Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, has released new findings from its latest report, Navigating the Human- AI Relationship for Security Operations Success. The study, conducted in partnership with Sapio Research, surveyed nearly 2,000 IT and security decision-makers worldwide and found that 99 % of respondents say the presence of AI will influence cybersecurity purchases or renewals in the next 12 months. provide context and AI-powered workflows to automate repetitive tasks. When paired with skilled human oversight, these capabilities can cut through the noise, reduce alert fatigue, accelerate investigations and help security teams focus on stopping the threats that matter most.
Security teams today are faced with a relentless stream of thousands of alerts from fragmented tools and disconnected data sources. With limited staff and resources, they are forced to make quick, high-stakes decisions about which alerts to investigate, often leaving dangerous threats buried in the noise. The result is a cycle of analyst burnout, slower response times and greater exposure to risk.
This growing pressure is why AI has become a decisive factor in cybersecurity investment strategies. Organisations are looking to AI not just as a tool, but as a partner in security operations, leveraging advanced threat detection to identify malicious activity faster, large language model assistants to guide investigations and
QBE North America’ s report provides insights on risks impacting the workplace
QBE North America has announced the release of its Employment
Practices Liability Report which explores employment-related risks in a rapidly changing workplace environment.
“ As hybrid work arrangements, regulations and technologies like Artificial Intelligence( AI) continue to evolve, employers must balance workplace progress with protection,” said Mary Anne Mullin, Senior Vice President, EPL and Fiduciary Product Leader, QBE North America.“ Many organisations are adjusting their risk strategies to address new vulnerabilities.”
The report is based on a survey of 200 legal and HR professionals at organisations in America with annual revenues between US $ 500 million and US $ 5 billion. Key findings include: most significant consequence of employment-related claims and litigation. Other impacts include damage to reputation and brand and loss of employee morale and productivity.
• Key areas to help mitigate employment-related risks. To mitigate potential claims and litigation, respondents identified opportunities for stronger employee education and training related to the use of AI for HR purposes( 54 %), employee data privacy concerns( 47 %) and workplace harassment and discrimination( 47 %).
• Insurance can help protect against emerging exposures. Many organisations are leveraging EPL insurance as a key component of a broader risk management strategy.
• Employment-related claims persist. In the past 12 months, 69 % of legal and HR professionals said their organisation experienced claims made by employees alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other employment-related issues. Forty-two percent of respondents expect the frequency of employmentrelated claims at their organisation to increase over the next year.
• Employment-related claims and litigation are having an impact. Sixty-three percent of respondents believe financial costs are the
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