AI agent adoption is driving increases in opportunities, threats, and IT budgets

Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images In an AI-powered economy, data security is not just a box-checking exercise. Instead, security is the catalyst for trust and innovation within your organization and with your customers. That's the conclusion from the State of IT report from Salesforce, which surveyed over 4,000 IT decision-makers worldwide, including more than 2,000 professionals specializing in security, privacy, or compliance. The survey aimed to understand fast-evolving cyber threats and security priorities, suggesting how to build customer trust in an AI-driven world and use AI to improve security postures. Here are the key takeaways from the report: Security budgets on the rise: Three-quarters of organizations anticipate budget increases to address everything from data poisoning to more advanced threat detection. Trust is paramount: Almost two-thirds (64%) of customers feel that companies are being reckless with their data, and 61% believe that AI advancements make it more important ... Read full article.