IBM Report Highlights AI Security Breaches and Lack of Access Controls

July 30, 2025
IBM's latest report reveals that 13% of organizations experienced breaches in AI models or applications, with 97% lacking proper AI access controls.

IBM has released its Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that 13% of organizations reported breaches of AI models or applications, with 97% of these lacking proper AI access controls announced in a press release. The report, conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM, highlights the growing gap between AI adoption and security measures.

The study found that 60% of AI-related security incidents led to compromised data, while 31% resulted in operational disruptions. Despite these risks, only 49% of breached organizations plan to invest in security, with less than half focusing on AI-driven solutions.

Additionally, the report notes that organizations using AI and automation extensively in their security operations saved an average of $1.9 million in breach costs and reduced the breach lifecycle by 80 days. This underscores the importance of integrating AI governance and security measures as AI becomes more embedded in business operations.

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