N-able, Inc, in collaboration with The Futurum Group, has released a new research report titled “Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Moving from Fragile to Resilient.” The study examines how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cyber threat landscape for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), accelerating both legitimate innovation and adversarial tradecraft at an unprecedented pace.
SMBs face escalating risks as AI lowers barriers for adversaries while simultaneously expanding attack surfaces through unmanaged tools, new APIs, and interconnected environments. The report argues that resilience is no longer a passive objective but requires proactive, unified cybersecurity foundations capable of eliminating vulnerabilities early, containing threats at machine speed, and restoring operations with verified confidence.
Mike Adler, Chief Technology and Product Officer at N-able said, “AI is accelerating everything: innovation, productivity, and unfortunately, adversarial tradecraft. What this report makes clear is that resilience is no longer a passive goal. Businesses need modern, unified cybersecurity foundations that help them eliminate vulnerabilities before they’re exploited, stop active threats at machine speed, and recover quickly using verified, resilient data.”
Marc Umstead, President, Plus 1 Technology said, “AI is a game changer when it comes to accelerating security efficiency and closing gaps like skills shortages, but it’s paramount that you approach it with the right mindset. At Plus 1 Technology, we’ve taken AI to heart both as a driver of business resilience, and a cautionary tale. The only way to beat the threat actors at what they’re doing, is to stay one step ahead; ignoring AI isn’t the answer.”
Fernando Montenegro, Vice President and Practice Lead for Cybersecurity & Resilience at The Futurum Group added, “Our research shows a clear and urgent need for businesses to evolve beyond reactive security models. The organizations making progress are adopting AI driven resilience strategies that prioritize visibility, automation, and safe, deterministic execution.”
The report serves as a strategic resource for SMB leaders, MSPs, and security practitioners seeking to align cybersecurity with the realities of the AI era. It is available for free download at n-able.com.
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