“The Intelligent Age – driven by rapid advancements in AI, quantum computing and blockchain – is transforming everything and changing it right now, in real time.” The advent of the Intelligent Age brings unprecedented opportunities and unprecedented risks; the importance of security in safeguarding the promise of these transformative technologies cannot be overstated. 262.2 Security in the Intelligent Age The security of AI systems (or lack thereof) can have far-reaching implications given the increasing adoption of AI. My belief is that AI should be developed and deployed in a safe, secure and trustworthy manner for the public good. Advancing this will need an inclusive, multilateral and multistakeholder approach. Digital technology like AI is borderless and global. We must cooperate and work together to secure AI, even in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions and strategic competition in critical and emerging technologies. David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) Emerging technologies present significant opportunities for organizations to enhance efficiency and optimize operations. As a result, many organizations are actively developing strategies to integrate these technologies into their infrastructure. However, the cyber risks associated with the underlying technologies or their implementation in organizations often do not receive the attention and consideration they require. While AI is not a new phenomenon, the advent of GenAI has accelerated the adoption of AI in organizations around the globe. Organizations are testing or adopting AI technologies to drive efficiencies and gain a competitive advantage. However, they do not always design strategies and processes for secure implementation. When adoptingnew technologies, it is critical for organizations to assess the cyber risks they entail and implement the related cybersecurity controls to ensure operational and wider business cyber resilience. According to the GCO survey, 66% of organizations anticipate that AI will have the most significant impact on cybersecurity in the coming year. However, only 37% of respondents report having a process in place to assess the security of AI tools prior to deployment. This creates a risk that organizations may implement or adopt AI systems – whether developed internally or sourced from third-party providers – without fully considering the associated cybersecurity risks and associated mitigation measures, while potentially introducing vulnerabilities into their IT estate.The AI–cyber paradox 19 Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025