Cybersecurity strategy and policy creation requires more than an AI prompt

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By Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner

Generative AI is transforming how cybersecurity teams work. From summarizing complex information to accelerating research and drafting content, these tools can help cybersecurity leaders move faster and operate more efficiently. As organisations embed AI into everyday processes, many CISOs are beginning to explore its role in creating cybersecurity strategies and policies.

However, strategy creation should not suffer in a bid to be faster. Cybersecurity strategies and policies are more than documents. They reflect an organisation’s business priorities, risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and operational realities. While GenAI can accelerate the drafting process; it cannot replace an organisation’s cybersecurity leadership because it doesn’t understand the business context and risks.
organisations that rely on AI-generated outputs without adequate human oversight risk producing generic guidance that fails to address evolving business priorities, regulatory requirements, and cultural nuances. It may lead to compliance gaps, operational friction, weakened board...

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