The digital era’s battleground is now in the realm of cybersecurity, and the conflict is intensifying. This escalation is driven by enterprises rushing to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), which, while offering remarkable benefits, also reveals gaps in their cyber defenses. These vulnerabilities range from insecure software supply chains to inadequate data safeguards and overly complex tool stacks. The threat landscape is not only expanding but also evolving in real time, with generative AI propelling attacks that are faster and more potent than ever before.

A survey conducted by the Boston Consulting Group highlights that despite many organizations embracing cybersecurity best practices, significant blind spots persist. These are especially apparent in securing data, applications, and intricate infrastructure environments. AI has underscored the critical role of cybersecurity in business strategy. No longer merely a technical concern, cybersecurity has become central to organizational resilience—a reality that will be prominently featured at the RSAC 2025 Conference in San Francisco.

“As digital transformation reshapes the business environment, cybersecurity’s complexity and urgency are increasing,” commented John Furrier, executive analyst at theCUBE Research, in a recent analysis. “Cybersecurity has transitioned from being relegated to IT departments to becoming a cornerstone of both business strategy and national security.”

TheCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio, will be offering comprehensive coverage from San Francisco during the RSAC 2025 Conference, scheduled from April 28 to May 1. This coverage will include interviews with key industry leaders and analysts who will delve into the latest advancements in cloud security, how companies are combating cyber threats, and the convergence of AI and security. (*Disclosure below.)

A major point of focus at this year’s event will be the role of AI in cybersecurity. Industry experts recognize that AI serves as a double-edged sword: it is invaluable for dissecting complex malware and automating threat detection, yet it is also employed by malicious actors to execute sophisticated social engineering attacks.

A report from March by Zscaler Inc., a cloud security company, revealed a staggering 3,000% year-on-year growth in enterprise AI and machine learning, outlining real-world threat scenarios including fake AI platforms and AI-driven phishing attacks. Although ChatGPT stood as the most favored AI tool with a 47% share of global usage, it was also among the most frequently blocked due to organizations’ concerns over exposing sensitive data and potential unsanctioned use.

This month’s RSAC agenda is filled with sessions addressing AI governance, the complexity of APIs induced by generative AI, and typical AI hacks. Cybersecurity will play an influential role in AI’s deployment and application as the technology sees wider adoption in enterprises.

“AI and automation have revolutionized the cybersecurity threat landscape,” stated Dave Vellante, co-founder and chief analyst at theCUBE Research. “Earlier, technology used in countering adversaries could neutralize most threats, leaving humans to handle the remaining issues. Generative AI has enabled attackers to operate at unprecedented scales, surpassing human capacity to manage. Therefore, the only effective counter to AI is AI paired with automation.”

The integration of AI in the enterprise has also heightened concerns regarding supply chain vulnerabilities. According to the “2025 Software Supply Chain State of the Union” report by JFrog Ltd., there has been an increase of 6.5 times in malicious models being uploaded to widely accessed AI repositories. The JFrog Research Team identified over 25,000 exposed secrets or tokens in public registries. This continued vulnerability of AI models will compel enterprises to rigorously vet suppliers and formulate contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.

How companies will address supply chain and other security challenges through a plethora of available tools will be a critical topic at RSAC. As organizations boost their cybersecurity budgets, the number of providers is also rising. Aptiviti Inc.’s Enterprise Technology Research arm survey indicated that 51% of respondents plan to increase the number of their security stack vendors over the next year, while only 9% foresee a reduction.

“The major question revolves around the ideal architecture from a tooling standpoint,” Vellante observed. “Will practitioners continue diversifying their tools with best-of-breed solutions, or will they consolidate the number of tools in their stack? Our research shows a continued, albeit slower, ‘tools creep,’ and we’ll be observing potential signs of consolidation at this year’s RSAC.”

During the RSAC 2025 Conference, theCUBE analysts will engage with leading figures in enterprise tech. From data platform experts to top software engineers and analysts, the discussions will cover the latest in cloud security, emerging cyber threats, and the evolving function of AI in securing the digital enterprise.

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