New research from Accenture has uncovered a major chasm in enterprise cybersecurity as artificial intelligence threats continue to grow. The findings suggest that while confidence in identifying cyber threats is high among employees, the reality of their training and behaviour tells a different story, creating a dangerous paradox for businesses. According to the study, one in four British employees under the age of 35 would act on a suspicious message if they believed it was from a colleague or a senior leader. This vulnerability is highlighted by data from Accenture’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity Resilience Report. The report shows that 90% of companies currently lack the capability to defend against AI-driven cybersecurity threats. This is compounded by the fact that only 36% of leaders acknowledge that the pace of AI’s evolution is outstripping their own security protocols.

Full report : Accenture’s report finds AI adoption is outpacing security controls, leaving firms exposed to more sophisticated, AI-enabled social engineering attacks.