As many as 96% of medium and large enterprises in Poland analyze digital risks before implementing tools based on artificial intelligence. The third edition of the EY report proves that investments in IT protection are beginning to catch up with earlier management declarations. Although data security concerns remain the main implementation barrier for 39% of entities, the percentage of companies actively using AI in cyber defense has increased over the year to 40%.

Widespread Risk Analysis

Nearly 96% of medium and large enterprises in Poland verify cyber risks before implementing artificial intelligence systems in their structures.

Increase in Protection Expenditures

The percentage of companies using AI for digital protection increased by 12 percentage points within a year, reaching a level of 40% in 2025.

Implementation Barriers

For 39% of surveyed entities, it is precisely security that remains the main barrier, ahead of lack of technology and regulatory problems.

Polish business demonstrates growing maturity in its approach to technological innovations, as confirmed by the results of the latest EY study titled "How Polish Companies Implement AI." Currently, nearly every significant organization in the country—exactly 96% of those surveyed—verifies security issues before launching systems based on artificial intelligence. This is a clear signal that the phase of uncritical fascination with new technology has given way to pragmatic risk assessment and responsible management of corporate critical infrastructure. Despite widespread awareness of threats, digital security issues still constitute the biggest obstacle in the digitalization process. For 39% of enterprises, concerns about data leaks or hacker attacks are the decisive factor inhibiting investments. Other significant barriers include technological difficulties (34%), regulatory uncertainty (32%), and process- and organizational-related challenges. However, it is worth noting the dynamic increase in the use of AI as a defensive tool. In just twelve months, the percentage of companies using algorithms to protect their own IT resources increased by 12 percentage points, reaching a level of 40%, while a year earlier it was only 28%. The beginnings of modern cybersecurity in business date back to the 1970s and the emergence of the Creeper virus, which forced the creation of the first antivirus programs. Since then, the battle between security creators and hackers has become a digital arms race, in which autonomous mechanisms are now beginning to play a key role. Experts emphasize that the Polish market is at a turning point, where real financial outlays for the secure implementation of systems are beginning to match previously made declarations. Entrepreneurs increasingly understand that AI is not only an opportunity for cost optimization but also new attack vectors that require a modern protective shield. The contemporary approach assumes that cybersecurity is not an add-on but an integral element of the architecture of every IT solution, especially one based on machine learning. Barriers to AI Implementation in Polish Companies: Security concerns: 39, Technological difficulties: 34, Regulatory uncertainty: 32 40% — of companies already use AI in cyber protection