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Report: Australian CEOs face cyber accountability gap as AI accelerates attacks

Matched: Australia

More than half of Australian security professionals expect CEOs to lose their jobs following a major cyber breach, yet research highlights a significant gap between board-level accountability and actual operational preparedness. The disconnect is worsening as AI accelerates the pace and sophistication of attacks, raising concerns that leadership responsibility is outpacing organisations' real-world cyber defences.

Before approving the next AI budget, check the network

UK boards are being urged to evaluate their network infrastructure before increasing AI spending. Experts warn that connectivity, resilience, and visibility are prerequisites for effective AI deployment. Without assessing these foundations, organisations risk wasting investment on AI tools that underperform due to inadequate underlying infrastructure. Boards are advised to treat network readiness as a governance priority alongside AI strategy.