Fortanix, Inc., a leader in data-first cybersecurity and a pioneer in Confidential Computing, has released its 2025 State of Data Security in GenAI report. The findings reveal widespread GenAI adoption, significant security risks, and the urgent need for modern encryption solutions.
With 97% of companies planning to buy or build GenAI solutions, organizations are racing to leverage AI for automation and revenue growth. However, 87% of security executives reported experiencing data breaches in the past 12 months, underscoring the growing security challenges that come with GenAI deployment.
Insights: GenAI Adoption vs. Security Challenges
Companies Restricting GenAI Use—Yet Employees Still Access It
- 97% of companies implement GenAI restrictions, and 89% believe these controls are effective.
- However, 95% of professionals still use AI, and 66% leverage GenAI for work.
- 64% of respondents access GenAI tools via personal email accounts, bypassing security measures.
Organizations Under Pressure to Deploy GenAI
- 74% of executives face immediate pressure to deploy GenAI, and 88% already have allocated budgets.
- Business and IT leaders feel the highest urgency:
- 82% of Line of Business (LOB) executives
- 81% of IT executives
- 56% of security executives
- Key pressures driving GenAI deployment:
- Executive leadership mandates
- Board of directors’ expectations
- Competitive market forces
Data Security: A Growing Concern for IT Leaders
- Model accuracy is the top concern across LOB, IT, and security executives.
- IT executives uniquely prioritize data security and privacy as a critical challenge.
- Traditional security tools are outdated, unable to protect sensitive GenAI data across multiple environments.
Fortanix’s Approach: Securing GenAI with Confidential Computing
“The data clearly shows that nothing is going to stand in the way of organizations moving forward with GenAI deployment,” said Anuj Jaiswal, Chief Product Officer at Fortanix.
To combat GenAI security risks, Fortanix provides a unified, scalable platform built on Confidential Computing. This allows organizations to:
Manage encryption & key management from a single interface
Replace outdated security models with modern, AI-ready solutions
Ensure secure GenAI deployment without compromising data privacy
As GenAI adoption accelerates, organizations must address security risks proactively. Fortanix’s report highlights the urgent need for stronger encryption, compliance frameworks, and AI-driven security measures to safeguard critical enterprise data.
