When security blocks business: the new dilemma of the AI era

The growing adoption of artificial intelligence in companies is creating a new challenge for security leaders. The need to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructures comes into direct conflict with the pressure to rapidly implement AI technologies. António Correia, Sales Manager at WatchGuard in Portugal, warns that this balance between security and innovation has never been so critical. Organizations now face the difficult task of allowing employees to use AI tools without compromising corporate security. The article highlights that traditional security policies are no longer sufficient to draw the line between legitimate use and potential risks. This dilemma is forcing companies to rethink their protection strategies, ensuring that security does not become a brake on business, but rather an enabler of digital transformation.