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Data Security in the Age of GenAI: A Gartner® Guide for Security Leaders

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As GenAI reshapes how data is created, shared, and stored, traditional security models are no longer enough. According to Gartner®, 75% of organizations running GenAI initiatives will shift their data security priorities by 2026 — moving from structured to unstructured data protection.

This exclusive Gartner® report breaks down how security and risk management leaders can:

  • Align data protection programs with business objectives

  • Strengthen governance for AI, cloud, and hybrid architectures

  • Reduce insider risk through real-time detection and remediation

  • Prepare for emerging global privacy and AI compliance regulations

Download your copy to discover how leading CISOs are building business-driven, AI-ready data security programs that protect innovation — not slow it down.

Disclaimer: Gartner, Security Leaders’ Guide to Data Security in the Age of GenAI, Andrew Bales, 10 July 2025.

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