AI Security Needs Better Infrastructure, Not More Tools

The AI security market is having its “emperor has no clothes” moment. According to Latio’s Q2 2025 AI Security Market Report, 93% of security professionals recognize AI’s potential to enhance cybersecurity, but a staggering 77% of organizations feel unprepared to defend against AI-driven threats. More tellingly, when surveyed about their immediate AI security priorities, practitioners revealed a troubling disconnect between vendor messaging and real-world needs.

I’ve witnessed this disconnect firsthand through conversations with…