AI-driven cyber threats necessitate faster vulnerability remediation

The rise of frontier AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape by enabling the automated detection of vulnerabilities and the generation of sophisticated attack code. This shift increases the risk of large-scale, rapid attacks, making traditional weekly or monthly vulnerability management cycles insufficient. The focus of defense is shifting from merely discovering vulnerabilities to increasing the speed of remediation.

In Japan, research indicates significant challenges in preparedness. Over 80% of Japanese companies reportedly lack an accurate grasp of their total IT assets, and nearly half face shortages in personnel and systems required for effective countermeasures. Experts suggest that companies should avoid immediate, costly tool implementation and instead follow structured steps to identify assets and prioritize risks, including monitoring external scripts and third-party services that fall outside direct internal management.