The protection of sensitive data, prevention against cyber-attacks, and ensuring the integrity of AI systems are fundamental pillars in facing the growing digital threats in companies. The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 study revealed that 54% of organizations are not prepared to deal with vulnerabilities in their supply chains, which increases risks for their partners. In the last 12 months, 41% of companies that faced cyber incidents pointed to third parties as the origin of the problem, ranging from simple attacks to sophisticated cyber espionage operations. And the impact is not limited to large corporations: in just the first half of 2023, Latin America suffered more than 63 billion cyber-attacks, with Brazil among the most affected countries, highlighting the urgent need for stronger data protection.
What do tech leaders say on the subject?
Recently, at the Aspen Security Forum, the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) was launched, comprised of tech leaders like Google, Amazon, Intel, IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, aiming to establish robust security standards for AI.
In this context, Srikrishna Shankavaram, the chief cyber security architect with the Advanced Development and AI team at Zebra Technologies, emphasized that one of the main focus areas of the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) will be software supply chain security for Artificial Intelligence systems. ‘Given the complex and interconnected nature of AI ecosystems, any vulnerability at one stage can compromise the entire system,’ Shankavaram explained.
According to EY’s Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study, in terms of costs, during 2022, 37% of companies indicated that data breaches represented an expense of about 1.5 million dollars; and 35% commented that this amount reached between 1.5 and 3 million dollars for their companies.
What security measures to take in the era of Artificial Intelligence?
In response to this issue, Zebra Technologies has developed a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to protect mobile devices and enterprise data. Through technologies like Zebra LifeGuard™, Mobility DNA, and biometric authentication solutions, Zebra ensures device security and data privacy.
Its advanced analytics platforms, powered by artificial intelligence, proactively detect threats, while identity management solutions control who has access to which information. These solutions not only strengthen defense against cyber attacks but also enhance operational efficiency of companies. This is essential to preserve data integrity and ensure that artificial intelligence is used ethically and responsibly, bringing benefits to individuals, organizations, and society.
According to Manuel González, Zebra Technologies’ Regional Product Manager for Latin America, “at Zebra, we understand that artificial intelligence security is not just a technical priority, but a comprehensive commitment to our customers and partners. We support and are committed to initiatives that seek to establish higher security standards across the industry”.
González reinforces that Zebra continues to enhance its AI portfolio, ranging from machine learning for retail task management to intelligent vision applications, voice AI, and generative AI for wearable devices and self-checkout scanners. These innovations enable companies to create secure and scalable digital services, supported by the Zebra Savanna platform.
