PwC reports enterprises struggle to prepare for AI and quantum threats
Summary
Enterprises are facing significant challenges in preparing for threats posed by artificial intelligence and quantum computing, according to a report from PwC. The assessment highlights that adversarial AI attacks are considered the primary cybersecurity preparedness challenge, indicating a substantial gap in current defenses. Additionally, while awareness of quantum computing risks is increasing among security leaders, many organizations have yet to implement the necessary protective measures.
Analysis
PwC: PwC is a global network of professional services firms delivering audit, assurance, consulting, tax, and advisory services to clients across industries. The firm regularly publishes research on emerging risks through reports like its Global Digital Trust Insights series. In the current news, PwC's latest findings underscore the difficulties enterprises face in readying defenses against AI-driven and quantum computing threats. AI Cybersecurity Gaps: Adversarial AI attacks rank as the top cybersecurity preparedness challenge for organizations in recent assessments. Quantum Readiness Lag: Awareness of quantum computing risks is rising among security leaders, yet many firms have yet to begin implementing protective measures.
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Related sources
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mitigating-adversarial-ai-top/
- https://www.itpro.com/security/quantum-threats-what-cisos-should-do-to-prepare
- https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/cybersecurity-risk-regulatory/library/global-digital-trust-insights/global-digital-trust-insights-2026.pdf
- https://www.digit.fyi/ai-quantum-readiness-cyber-plans/
- https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/cybersecurity-data-tech-risk/library/2026-cybersecurity-outlook.html
- https://thearabianpost.com/pwc-identifies-ai-attacks-as-largest-cyber-readiness-gap/
- https://www.fia.org/marketvoice/articles/easterly-ai-and-quantum-are-reshaping-cyber-risk