This research explores how the UK’s AI leadership ambitions are dependent on strong cyber defences among its businesses and public organisations.  

It considers how UK organisations are faring on their journey to AI leadership. We discuss the importance of developing AI-enabled defences strong enough to deal with AI-enabled threats. And we set out a five-step blueprint for how the UK can cement its pre-eminent position on the global stage and how leaders can support this mission by boosting their own organisation’s cybersecurity.  

• 87% of UK organisations are vulnerable to cyberattacks in the age of AI. 
• only 13% of UK businesses can be described as ‘Resilient’ to cybercrime.  
• The use of AI in cyber defence could save the UK economy £52 billion annually, as organisations are twice as resilient to attack and suffer 20% lower costs when compromised.