After three insightful days in Amsterdam for Pax8 Beyond EMEA, one thing is clear — the cyber security landscape is changing faster than ever. Conversations with industry experts, partners, and vendors all pointed to the same reality: AI is reshaping both defence and attack. 

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, frequent, and targeted, with attackers using AI to automate, refine, and disguise their methods. What once required time and expertise can now be achieved cheaply and at scale. As a result, severe cyberattacks have tripled in the last 12 months, exposing a widening gap between the pace of evolving threats and the slower adoption of modern defences. 

But technology alone isn’t the full story. Human error remains a factor in around 95% of breaches. A single click on a malicious email or an approval given in haste can open the door to an attack that AI then amplifies. As businesses embrace AI tools to streamline operations, they must also strengthen awareness and governance around how those tools are used. 

The challenge for every organisation is balance — leveraging AI to increase productivity while ensuring it doesn’t compromise security. That means: 

  • Keeping software, systems, and endpoints up to date 
  • Adopting multi-layered protection, from advanced email filtering to zero-trust controls 
  • Training teams to spot evolving phishing tactics and social engineering 
  • Regularly reviewing how AI is being implemented and what data it touches 

At Net Primates, we’re focused on helping businesses bridge that gap — combining intelligent security tools with ongoing user education and proactive monitoring. 

The question is, how are you approaching cyber security and AI implementation in your business? Now’s the time to make sure your defences are keeping pace with the new generation of threats. If you need help securing your business and/or implementing AI, get in touch.

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