SIGNALInfrastructure Software·Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 AMSignal75Medium term

Sponsored: Rethinking security for the AI era

Source: DataCenter Dynamics

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Sponsored: Rethinking security for the AI era

The threats may not be entirely new, but the stakes have never been higher, says Axis Communications’ Ettiene Van Der Watt

Why this matters
Why now

As AI models and applications become more pervasive and integrated into critical infrastructure, the attack surface expands dramatically, making existing security paradigms insufficient.

Why it’s important

The proliferation of AI fundamentally alters the threat landscape, requiring a proactive re-evaluation and significant investment in new security architectures to protect data, algorithms, and systems.

What changes

Traditional perimeter-based security measures are no longer adequate, necessitating a shift towards more intelligent, adaptive, and AI-native security solutions capable of detecting and counteracting AI-driven threats.

Winners
  • · Cybersecurity firms specializing in AI/ML security
  • · Cloud infrastructure providers with robust AI security features
  • · Enterprises investing in AI-native security
  • · AI ethics and safety researchers
Losers
  • · Organizations with outdated security infrastructure
  • · Legacy cybersecurity providers slow to adapt
  • · Threat actors leveraging basic attack vectors
  • · Industries with high AI adoption but low security investment
Second-order effects
Direct

Increased expenditure on cybersecurity solutions tailored for AI-powered threats and vulnerabilities.

Second

Development of entirely new security protocols and standards for AI models and their operational environments.

Third

Enhanced AI systems being deployed for autonomous defense, engaging in AI-versus-AI cyber warfare scenarios.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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