AI is exposing a security structure built for yesterday’s threats
Organizations are investing more in security than ever before, yet many still struggle with a fundamental problem: they are preparing for tomorrow’s crisis with yesterday’s mindset. For decades, companies organized security around neat categories. Cybersecurity protected networks. Physical security protected facilities and people. Human resources managed workforce issues. Legal handled compliance. The model worked because threats largely stayed in their lanes. That is no longer the case. Today, AI-powered impersonation, deepfakes and automated social engineering are creating risks that move quickly across digital, physical and operational environments. A deepfake phone call can enable financial fraud. An online threat against an executive can become a physical security concern. A recent EY survey data of 250 corporate leaders and directors reveals that only 12% of organizations feel most prepared to detect a targeted physical attack. Bridging this gap requires an integrated approach ac