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Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
In a recent discussion, Google Cloud's COO Francis de Souza highlighted the urgent need for companies to prioritize security as they adopt AI technologies. He stressed that security cannot be an afterthought, especially with the rapid evolution of threats, where the time from initial breach to further attack has plummeted to just 22 seconds. De Souza also pointed out the risks of 'shadow AI' and emphasized the importance of a unified security strategy across various cloud platforms.
Key points
The average time between a breach and the next attack stage has dropped from eight hours to 22 seconds.
Companies need a consistent security posture across multiple clouds, as shadow AI poses significant risks.
Unauthorized API calls to Google’s Gemini models have led to five-figure bills for developers.