How to prevent artificial intelligence from becoming a security problem in companies

The protection of sensitive data, prevention against cyber attacks and the guarantee of the integrity of AI systems are fundamental pillars to face 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 raises the risks for their partners. In the last 12 months, 41% of companies that faced cyber incidents pointed out third parties as the source of the problem, from simple attacks to sophisticated cyberespionage operations. And the impact is not limited to large Latin America - 20 billionth most affected countries - the most.

What do tech leaders say about the issue?
Recently, at the Aspen Security Forum, the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) was launched, composed of technology leaders such as Google, Amazon, Intel, IBM, Microsoft and NVIDIA, with the aim of establishing robust security standards for AI.

In this regard, Srikrishna Shankavaram, principal cybersecurity architect for the Advanced Development and AI team at Zebra Technologies, highlighted that one of the key focus areas of the Coalition for Safe AI (CoSAI) will be the security of the software supply chain for Artificial Intelligence systems. “Given the complex and interconnected nature of AI ecosystems, any vulnerability at one stage can compromise the entire” system, explained Shankavaram.

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.

And what security measures to take in the age of Artificial Intelligence?
In response to this problem, Zebra Technologies has developed a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to protect mobile devices and business data. Through technologies such as Zebra LifeGuard ABD, 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 what information. These solutions not only strengthen the defense against cyber attacks, but also enhance the operational efficiency of enterprises.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 Gonzalez, Regional Product Manager for Latin America at Zebra Technologies, “na Zebra, we understand that artificial intelligence security is not only 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”.

Gonzalez said Zebra continues to enhance its AI portfolio, which includes everything from machine learning to retail task management to smart 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.