Strategies to Address Emerging AI Security Needs

This document is a technical report that outlines strategies to address the emerging security needs associated with artificial intelligence (AI) through a cloud-centric approach. It discusses the current state of AI adoption and the necessity for organizations to enhance their security measures against specific AI threats, such as prompt injection attacks and model poisoning. The report emphasizes the importance of establishing a robust AI security program that integrates new technologies and existing capabilities. It details key benefits of a cloud-centric architecture, including flexible deployment, future-proofing, continuous innovation, and improved performance. The report also identifies trends in addressing AI risks, highlighting the need for organizations to invest in purpose-built solutions while leveraging existing security tools. It concludes by discussing the partnership between Cloudflare and Accenture, which aims to provide organizations with the necessary protections and performance capabilities for secure AI application deployment.