The CrowdStrike State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey
CrowdStrike surveyed over 1,000 security professionals about GenAI.
Here’s what they had to say.
Security teams demand platform-based GenAI
As adversaries grow more sophisticated, security teams are turning to GenAI to uplevel SOC efficiency —
but they need security-specific AI that delivers measurable ROI.
Explore insights from CrowdStrike's State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey, revealing key GenAI trends and drivers.
80%
of security teams only want GenAI if it’s part of a platform1
63%
say GenAI could be the deciding factor in a security platform purchase1
#1
requested feature for GenAI tools is platform integration1
Read the State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey
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Find out what your security peers want in a GenAI solution.
Read the State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey
Read the State of AI in Cybersecurity Survey
Find out what your security peers want in a GenAI solution.
Key Insights
Platform-based GenAI
is essential
is essential
80% of security teams agree: GenAI is preferred when integrated into a broader platform, not as a standalone tool.1
GenAI must be purpose-built for cybersecurity
76% of respondents prefer GenAI tools designed specifically for cybersecurity, rejecting generic, one-size-fits-all solutions.1
It’s about augmentation, not replacement
Security teams see GenAI as a tool to enhance the analyst experience, optimizing workflows without replacing human expertise.
Measurable ROI is top priority
GenAI isn't cost-prohibitive — as long as teams can realize measurable return on investment.
Safety and privacy come first
Security professionals are torn on whether the rewards outweigh the emerging risks of GenAI. To adopt GenAI with peace of mind, they need assurance from safety and privacy guardrails.
1Based on a survey CrowdStrike commissioned from June-July 2024 of 1000+ global cybersecurity professionals.
