Four in every five security leaders prefer platform-based generative AI tools over point products and applications, highlighting the growing demand for integrated technologies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across security operations.
This is from a Crowdstrike report, which is based on a survey conducted by research firm ViB in June and July 2024. There were 1,022 respondents, of which 11 percent were based in the Asia-Pacific region.
Results show that 63% of respondents stated they would overhaul their current security stack to adopt fully integrated generative AI solutions, underscoring a decisive shift toward platform-driven cybersecurity strategies.
As organisations grapple with skills shortages, increased adversary speed and sophistication, and operational complexity, the findings spotlight a clear path forward — purpose-built, platform-integrated generative AI solutions designed to meet the unique demands of cybersecurity.
Findings also show that 80% of respondents prefer generative AI technology delivered as part of a unified cybersecurity platform, with integration ranked as the top adoption priority.
With 74% of respondents reporting a breach in the last year or expressing concerns about vulnerabilities, better detection and response capabilities are a key driver of generative AI adoption.
Also, 76% of respondents demand generative AI tools designed specifically for cybersecurity, rejecting general-purpose tools.
Respondents overwhelmingly view generative AI as a tool to enhance the security analyst experience by boosting productivity, reducing burnout and alert fatigue, and accelerating onboarding – without replacing human expertise.
Nearly 90% of respondents are proactively establishing security guidelines for generative AI use, emphasising the importance of built-in safety and privacy controls, with most respondents viewing integration, safety and privacy as essential for unlocking generative AI’s full potential.
“Organisations are no longer interested in piecemeal solutions when adopting transformative technology – they demand the power of the platform,” said Elia Zaitsev, CTO at CrowdStrike.
“Unlocking generative AI’s true potential lies in seamless integration across systems and data, optimizing analyst productivity and accelerating threat detection and response,” said Zaitsev.
