23% of organizations adopting AI identify Shadow AI and unapproved tools as an area where they are least prepared to address threats.

October 7, 2025

23% of organizations adopting AI identify Shadow AI and unapproved tools as an area where they are least prepared to address threats. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Acuvity AI in October 2025. It covers topics including AI, Shadow AI, Shadow IT. The original data appears in 2025 State of AI Security. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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23% of organizations adopting AI identify Shadow AI and unapproved tools as an area where they are least prepared to address threats. This data was published by Acuvity AI and covers AI, Shadow AI, Shadow IT.

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This statistic comes from 2025 State of AI Security, published by Acuvity AI on October 7, 2025. You can view the original report at https://acuvity.ai/2025-state-of-ai-security/.

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This statistic relates to AI, Shadow AI, Shadow IT. Browse more statistics on AI or from Acuvity AI.

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23% of organizations adopting AI identify Shadow AI and unapproved tools as an area where they are least prepared to address threats.

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