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AI SecurityEmerging1 sourceSep 15, 2026 · 09:00via CSO Online

AI is exposing a security structure built for yesterday’s threats

Brief

Organizations are investing more in security than ever before, yet many still struggle with a fundamental problem: they are preparing for tomorrow’s crisis with yesterday’s mindset.

For decades, companies organized security around neat categories. Cybersecurity protected networks. Physical security protected facilities and people. Human resources managed workforce issues. Legal handled compliance. The model worked because threats largely stayed in their lanes.

That is no longer the case. Today, AI-powered impersonation, deepfakes and automated social engineering are creating risks that move quickly across digital, physical and operational environments. A deepfake phone call can enable financial fraud. An online threat against an executive can become a physical security concern.

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