According to research by Kaspersky, 21% of industrial companies worldwide intend to expand their use of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity purposes. Organizations plan to implement both external AI services and proprietary in-house developments to secure their infrastructure.
The energy sector shows the highest interest in AI-driven security, with 25% of enterprises planning to adopt these technologies. The transport industry follows with 21%, while the manufacturing sector accounts for 18% of companies looking to integrate AI into their security workflows.
Kaspersky highlights that AI is transitioning from an experimental technology to a core operational tool. The company emphasizes that this shift requires a comprehensive approach to security throughout the entire lifecycle of AI solutions, including model selection, access management, and monitoring of AI agents.
Kaspersky has been developing machine learning and AI technologies for over 20 years to automate threat detection and incident response. The company offers tools such as the Kaspersky Investigation and Response Assistant (KIRA), which was officially registered with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property in 2026.
