Wallarm reports that of the 239 vulnerabilities, 33% (79 out of 239) had to do with authentication, authorization, and access control (AAA), which are the cornerstones of API security. Although the survey indicates that CIOs are being forced to seek for further cost reductions, methods to lower risk, ways to embrace the potential of platforms, and more because of the ongoing economic uncertainties across the world, AI may remain the top priority for IT executives for the foreseeable future.The industry is bustling with anticipation and interest about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications. And the outcomes are self-explanatory. Integration of AI was ranked as the top priority by 32% of IT leaders in 2023, ahead of lowering security risks (31%) and cutting IT expenses (29%).