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Two-thirds of CISOs have had budgets slashed due to AI
T wo-thirds ( 65 %) of CISOs believe that the rise of AI has led to their cybersecurity budget being constrained , according to new research from RiverSafe , a leading cybersecurity professional services provider .
The findings were revealed in the Underfunded and Under Reported : Threats , Breaches , and Budgets report , a survey of 250 UK CISOs conducted by independent polling agency Censuswide , which
highlighted concerns from security leaders about the level of investment organisations are putting into cybersecurity .
A total of 59 % of CISOs believe their organisations are not investing enough in cybersecurity , partly due to prioritising resources into AI technologies .
In fact , 87 % of organisations are integrating automation into their cybersecurity processes specifically to reduce costs . This approach allows them to allocate more resources towards advanced cybersecurity technologies and initiatives without exceeding their financial limits .
By leveraging AI , organisations can automate mundane and repetitive cybersecurity tasks , enhancing the efficiency of their security operations . This not only helps in managing operational costs but also in staying ahead of cyberthreats by enabling quicker , more accurate responses .
Suid Adeyanju , CEO at RiverSafe , said : “ CISOs need investment and resources from their organisation to keep their business safe in an era of heightened threat . As cyberattacks grow increasingly complex , fuelled by the rise of AI , proactive measures are crucial to safeguard sensitive data assets .”
Veolia to deliver specialist engineering and maintenance services to NHS and public sector buildings
G lobal resource management company Veolia is set to deliver Specialist Estates Engineering and Maintenance Services to a range of NHS and public sector authorities , after securing a place on the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative ( NOE CPC ) Hard FM Framework . With a focus on maintaining essential infrastructure to support hospitals and local authorities , and reducing carbon emissions , the framework agreement will provide a wide range of cost-effective services for buildings across the UK .
Designed to provide a one stop shop for organisations to meet their engineering and maintenance requirements , the framework will provide customers with expert services that combine quality , value and compliance . The comprehensive range of services from Veolia includes the provision of renewable and low carbon heating systems , solar PV electricity generation , air conditioning , electrical works , heating and plumbing , standby power generation , and managed FM .
Committed to maximising the economic and environmental benefit through bespoke procurement solutions for the public sector , the NOE CPC framework agreements are linked to the NHS Net Zero supplier roadmap which aims to achieve the world ’ s first net zero national health service .
Commenting on this latest project , John Abraham , Chief Operating Officer – Industrial , Water & Energy for UK , Ireland and Nordics said : “ Through this new framework agreement we will be able to extend our services to more NHS and public sector facilities , and help accelerate decarbonisation . By delivering the expert services essential to support these facilities , this further highlights our goal to help our customers reduce their carbon emissions through our strategic GreenUP programme .”
“ This actively demonstrates our commitment to counter climate change , and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the NHS and the public sector , and helping them achieve their net zero target .” �
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