Protecting critical infrastructure in the AI era: It starts with data

Critical infrastructure organizations face growing threats as AI-powered attacks accelerate timelines to minutes while legacy systems, fragmented tools, and proprietary AI solutions create gaps in detection and response. The article argues that data forms the foundation of modern threat landscapes, functioning simultaneously as a protected asset and exploitable vulnerability. Organizations can improve resilience through AI-driven security, Zero Trust architecture, and a unified data foundation that enables faster threat detection and protection of essential services.