The AI Risks No Enterprise Leader Can Afford to Ignore

August 27, 2026

AI innovation is accelerating, but governance, security and data readiness aren't keeping pace. As organizations scale AI initiatives across the enterprise, leaders face mounting challenges: fragmented governance, uncontrolled AI agents, evolving compliance requirements and growing uncertainty around data readiness.

 

Optiv helps organizations navigate AI complexity with a secure-by-design approach that aligns governance, security and operational readiness.

 

Get access to a Gartner® report that examines the most significant AI risks enterprise leaders should prepare for today.

 

Gartner® Report: The AI Risks No Enterprise Leader Can Afford to Ignore

 

From our perspective, this research provides valuable guidance for leaders looking to build a resilient AI strategy, including:

  • Addressing fragmented AI governance before it creates security and compliance gaps 
  • Managing the growing risks associated with rapidly expanding AI agent deployments 
  • Avoiding costly vendor lock-in while maintaining flexibility as AI technologies evolve
  • Strengthening data readiness and governance foundations to support successful AI outcomes

 

Download the report and we believe you will learn how to identify, prioritize and mitigate AI risks that could impact your organization’s ability to build long-term value with AI.

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Gartner, The Al Risks No Enterprise Leader Can Afford to Ignore, Joel Backaler, Soyeb Barot, Antonia Roesler, 26 June 2026