As organisations race to deploy AI agents, the balance between speed and security has never been more critical. According to IDC research, 53% of companies globally already have AI agents in production, with a further 28% actively deploying them. While the benefits are clear - from enhanced automation and improved competitiveness to innovation and agility - unchecked adoption creates new risks.

This IDC Info Snapshot, sponsored by Google Cloud and Deloitte, explores:

• Why security must be treated as a business enabler, not a roadblock.
• The top risks organisations face, from autonomous vulnerabilities to data privacy breaches.
• How secure-by-design AI adoption can build trust, reduce resistance, and deliver long-term competitive advantage.
• Practical steps for embedding governance, accountability, and enterprise-grade guardrails into AI strategy.

With 56% of enterprises ranking security as their number one priority when choosing AI partners, forward-thinking leaders are reframing security as a foundation for innovation. Download the snapshot to learn how Google Cloud and Deloitte can help your organisation accelerate AI adoption - safely and at scale.