If last year, a good IT security strategy was still the highest priority for Belgian CIOs, this year it has been knocked off its throne by artificial intelligence. That is clear from the Priorities Compass 2023 by the Beltug CIO Association, an annual survey of IT decision makers, in which 338 respondents participated this year.
(Source: Beltug)
With the introduction of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence experienced a major breakthrough, not only in the general public but also in the business community. This shift is also evident in the survey among Beltug members, where AI has abruptly catapulted to the top of the priority list. "Integrating AI into the IT environment" and "awareness of and issues concerning the acceptable use of generative AI" are considered top priorities, both with a response rate of over 45%.
This development underlines the increasing importance of data policy within organizations, who are very aware of this while recognizing the complexity involved: the data must be of high quality, carefully managed, housed in a well-considered architecture, all in a secure, efficient way.
However, a good IT security strategy remains high on the agenda, requiring a clear strategy. NIS2 may still raise a lot of questions and ensure that user cybersecurity awareness scores high again.
NIS2, the Data Act, the Cyber Resilience Act, etc.: new rules and stricter regulations are currently being introduced in rapid succession, creating ever greater compliance issues. Organizations are struggling to keep up. On December 5 (subject to change), we will list the most important regulations, their importance, and how to comply with them. Book your place at info@inetum-realdolmen.world
Let us know how we can help. We’ll happily take your ICT concerns off your hands and work together with you on your organisation’s future.
