The increase in the complexity of computer systems could raise security risks for companies.
It is not only impacting security strategies, according to a report.
UK companies are facing significant challenges due to the complexity of their IT systems. A new study reveals that 64% of British organizations believe that a lack of interoperability and technological complexity are major obstacles to maintaining robust security. This figure is notably higher than the European average of 55%, underscoring the need for more streamlined systems in the country.
Furthermore, 50% of respondents in the UK reported that fragmented solutions are hindering their ability to respond to cyber threats. Among the top concerns are risks related to artificial intelligence, cited by 66% of European companies and 62% of British firms. These rank second, only behind data privacy and regulatory compliance issues, which are considered critical cyber concerns for 2025.
However, despite these challenges, businesses in the UK show remarkable confidence in using artificial intelligence. Ninety-one percent trust the security offered by AI applications, and 61% believe that threat detection is their most effective use. Interestingly, 82% of companies feel they are utilizing artificial intelligence optimally, despite contradictory studies suggesting otherwise.
Aside from security issues, organizations also report cost inefficiencies related to training (48%) and technology acquisition (44%), with 39% experiencing higher employee turnover due to the complexity of their systems. Scott McKinnon, Chief Security Officer of Palo Alto Networks for the UK and Ireland, emphasized the need to simplify and integrate tools to ensure they are interoperable and function within a connected ecosystem, especially in the face of increasingly sophisticated attacks powered by artificial intelligence.
Not all is negative, as 92% of British organizations claim that they plan to prioritize the simplification of their technological resources in 2025.
