As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize business operations, a new report titled 2025 Futures Report reveals that organizations are accelerating innovation despite growing Cyber Resilience. The study shows that only 29% of executives hesitate to adopt AI tools due to potential cyber risks, highlighting a disconnect between technological ambition and security preparedness.
The growing sophistication of AI-powered cyber threats, including deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud, is not going unnoticed—42% of executives believe these types of attacks are imminent in 2025. Yet, only 29% feel adequately prepared to confront them. Similarly, although 44% anticipate deepfake-related threats, just 32% believe their organizations are ready to handle them. More troubling is that nearly 60% of executives admit that identifying real threats has become increasingly difficult for employees due to AI-generated deceptions.
Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at LevelBlue, noted that while organizations are becoming more aware of the evolving threat landscape, many still underestimate the danger posed by AI-driven attacks. “Our research shows leaders are elevating cyber resilience measures but must continue building the infrastructure needed to effectively protect themselves in this new era,” she said.
Cyber Resilience Gains Ground Across Enterprises
Encouragingly, cyber resilience is now gaining broader recognition within organizations. According to the report, 45% of executives now view cyber resilience as an enterprise-wide priority rather than just a cybersecurity issue—up significantly from 27% the previous year. This shift signals a growing understanding that security must be embedded across all facets of a business.
The alignment between cybersecurity teams and business units is also improving, with 66% of executives saying both sides are now working in tandem. Among organizations considered cyber-resilient, 43% have increased boardroom involvement in security discussions, compared to 37% among all companies surveyed. These cyber-resilient firms are also more likely to take innovative risks, with 79% reporting that their flexible approach to cybersecurity supports bold strategic moves.
Despite this progress, gaps remain. Nearly half (48%) of executives acknowledge the need to improve defenses against AI-powered adversaries. Additionally, 41% report a substantial increase in the number of cyberattacks they face. While 61% of cyber-resilient organizations have prioritized funding new cybersecurity initiatives from the start, only 46% of all firms have done the same. Similarly, 53% of resilient companies are significantly investing in advanced threat detection tools.
Building Cyber Resilience for the Future
To truly safeguard against the next wave of cyber threats, organizations must adopt a strategic and holistic approach to cybersecurity. The report outlines four essential actions: elevating cyber resilience to a board-level agenda, adopting a proactive security strategy, fostering a company-wide culture of resilience, and ensuring the integrity of software supply chains.
This involves integrating cybersecurity considerations into top-level decision-making, implementing zero-trust architectures, investing in early threat detection, and conducting regular employee training. Additionally, verifying the security credentials of third-party suppliers is now critical as attackers increasingly exploit weak links in digital ecosystems.
With high-profile cyber breaches dominating headlines, 68% of executives say such incidents have pushed cybersecurity higher on the C-suite agenda. As organizations brace for a future shaped by both AI innovation and cyber risk, their ability to adapt and prioritize cyber resilience will determine how securely they can move forward.
