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I’m sure we are all aware that AI is advancing at an unprecedented rate. With every breakthrough comes both a new set of opportunities and a group of risks. While the potential of AI is huge, the reality is clear: without security and compliance at its core, innovation can quickly turn into exposure.

A recent discovery of a vulnerability in Salesforce's Agentforce is a timely reminder that even the most established platforms aren't invincible. And whilst Salesforce quickly resolved the issue, it raises important questions about how we manage AI responsibly, protect sensitive data, and keep trust at the heart of every solution.

While crime rates in the UK have dropped by more than 20%, cybercrime seems to be on the rise. Phishing related attacks are up by a staggering 667% compared to pre-pandemic February, and more than £2M has been reported lost by victims of Coronavirus-related scams. Despite common belief, not all cybercriminals are technology wizards who spend their days in a basement hacking into government servers. Some use simple tricks and social engineering, which hardly require technical expertise.