# Cyber Frontiers: AI and Cybersecurity [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=7f78bbfb-05e2-4fe2-b4da-7af4d59151d5&page_id=1d5e8cb9-cf7f-4fe0-9648-efba5c402192) ## We are equipping organizations with insights to navigate the evolving intersection of AI and cybersecurity According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, AI is anticipated to be the most significant driver of change in cybersecurity in the year ahead, according to 94% of survey respondents. The World Economic Forum "Cyber Frontiers" initiative convenes a global multistakeholder community of senior cyber and AI executives to explore how AI is impacting cybersecurity, and how to securely scale AI adoption as the technology evolves and reshapes the digital landscape. ## The shifting security landscape The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly. AI-powered attacks are on the rise, and advanced models are becoming increasingly available, expanding capabilities across the ecosystem. At the same time, agentic AI is scaling quickly and transforming businesses and the broader digital economy, creating new opportunities while also expanding the attack surface. **87%** of respondents identified AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk over the course of 2025.¹¹ **40%** of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, up from less than 5% today.² **27 seconds** the fastest observed eCrime breakout time in 2025, as AI accelerates adversaries and expands the enterprise attack surface.³ ¹ Global Cybersecurity Outlook (2026)² Gartner (2025) ³ CrowdStrike (2026) ## Our objectives The increasing use of agents and expansion of the attack surface demands appropriate cybersecurity measures. ### Identify new and amplified cybersecurity risks across short-, medium- and long-term horizons linked to AI agents ### Develop next-gen security guardrails for the agentic AI economy, reflecting evolving risks and governance challenges ### Disseminate practical insights through case studies and lessons learned at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity ## How we drive impact We drive impact by fostering multistakeholder collaboration, identifying and sharing solutions and guidance on how to securely scale adoption across the ecosystem as the technology evolves and reshapes the threat landscape for both attackers and defenders. ### Connect stakeholders We facilitate dialogues among public and private actors to build a collective understanding of risks and actions to secure the agentic economy. ### Raise awareness We help raise awareness across leaders on the importance of security for agentic AI across the ecosystem, from development to deployment and scale. ### Exchange best practices We share best practices and real-world use cases to help leaders securely deploy agentic AI technologies across the organizations. ### Join us in shaping Cyber Frontiers Learn about how your organization can partner with our initiative. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=7f78bbfb-05e2-4fe2-b4da-7af4d59151d5&page_id=1d5e8cb9-cf7f-4fe0-9648-efba5c402192) ## Read more about Cyber Frontiers [Discover more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ai-cyber-initiative/insights) ## Featured Content ### AI is supercharging a global cyber fraud crisis. It could also solve it Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/10/building-cyber-resilience-in-ai-and-other-cybersecurity-news/) ### How we enhance cybersecurity defences before the attackers in an AGI world Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/10/how-we-enhance-cybersecurity-defences-before-the-attackers-in-an-agi-world/) ### In the AI era, business governance means safeguarding trust Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. 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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/ai-agents-cybersecurity-defenders-tip-the-scales/) ### Securing innovation: A leader’s guide to managing cyber risks from AI adoption Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/a-leaders-guide-to-managing-cyber-risks-from-ai-adoption//) *...and 10 more items* ### Join us in shaping Cyber Frontiers Learn about how your organization can partner with our initiative. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/ai-cyber-initiative/get-involved)