TLDR 2025-11-20

AI-driven attacks are getting bigger, faster, and more sophisticated. But Vanta's newest State of Trust survey of 3,500 leaders shows that businesses are spending way more time and energy proving trust than building it:

>> 61% of leaders spend more time proving security rather than improving it

>> 59% note that AI risks outpace their expertise

>> But 95% say AI is making their security teams more effective

Get the full report to learn how organizations are navigating these changes, and what early adopters are doing to stay ahead.

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