According to Cirion Technologies, there is a new strategy to strengthen companies’ digital defenses and face the exponential increase in cyber risks to which they are exposed. This consists of integrating generative artificial intelligence and the “zero trust” model”.
Santiago, October 14, 2025.- In 2025, the enterprise cybersecurity landscape faces a double emergency: on the one hand, the offensive of threats enabled by generative artificial intelligence (AI) – from hyper-realistic phishing to malware that adapts – and on the other, the urgency of applying more rigorous security models such as Zero Trust to protect digital assets and maintain the trust of customers and users.
Cirion Technologies, a leading company in digital infrastructure, secure networks and IT security services in Chile and Latin America, highlights the convergence of both approaches (generative defensive AI + Zero Trust) as the key to ensuring that companies are not exposed to attacks that are increasingly sophisticated.
“Faced with the speed with which attackers are adopting artificial intelligence to develop threats that are more difficult to detect, the Zero Trust model is no longer an option, but an essential necessity,” says Gianni Hanawa, Director of Cirion Technologies’ Connectivity Business Unit for Chile and Peru. “At Cirion we work every day to deliver solutions that not only guarantee advanced security, but also allow companies to innovate without putting their operations at risk”.
Top threats from generative AI
A recent report by Check Point Research reveals that AI-powered phishing attacks have grown by 466% in Spain in the first quarter of 2025, already accounting for a significant part of digital fraud.
In addition, Spanish companies have reported that 94% of them have suffered phishing or vishing attacks involving advanced impersonation technology, deepfakes or non-human digital identities. According to another study, 65% of organizations already use generative AI tools for cybersecurity purposes, but 89% fear that they may fail and generate vulnerabilities.
These data show that while AI brings enormous benefits, it also brings structural risks if its use is not properly regulated and protected.
Zero Trust as a countermeasure strategy
Zero Trust is based on the principle that no user or device (internal or external) should have automatic access. Each request is verified, granted the minimum privilege necessary, and constantly monitored. Thus, this model helps to reduce the attack surface, prevent lateral movements (attackers who once deep move within the network) and protect critical assets, even if a point in the network has been compromised.
Hanawa explains that “at Cirion we offer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as part of our security portfolio, ensuring that only authorized and validated users and devices access resources, regardless of their location”.
In addition, it adds that the company has complementary solutions such as SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), which integrates SD-WAN, secure LAN, WiFi networks, application control, centralized visibility and cloud protection; and regional security operations centers (SOCs) located in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia, operating 24/7 monitoring security events, external threats such as DDoS, API attacks and exposure of sensitive data.
Benefits for companies and employees
The combination of well-managed generative AI + Zero Trust allows:
- Early detection and response: Defensive AI can identify anomalous patterns, automate alerts, and make it easier to protect against attacks from new variants.
- Reduced human risk: by minimizing privileges and controlling access, there is less chance of internal errors, phishing breaches, and less exposure caused by employees infected by unofficial tools (Shadow AI).).
- Operational resilience: mitigation of attacks such as DDoS, web application/API protection (WAAP), 24/7 proactive response thanks to Cirion SOCs.
- Compliance and trust: Granular controls, visibility, auditing, and traceability make it easy to comply with local and international data privacy regulations and regulations.
- Enable hybrid and remote work securely: Remote users can securely access it, networks are optimized, and traditional VPN risks that may be more vulnerable are avoided.
Key recommendations
To capitalize on these trends safely, Cirion’s Gianni Hanawa suggests:
- Perform a security diagnosis to identify potential vulnerabilities and exposure to the use of insecure AI.
- Continuously train IT and employees to recognize threats such as AI-powered phishing, deepfake, and misuse of unauthorized tools.
- Adopting Zero Trust Step by Step: Start with Critical Segments, Apply Strong Identity Controls, Role-Based Access Policies, and Continuous Monitoring.
- Implement comprehensive layered security solutions: WAAP, firewalls, SOCs, ZTNA, SASE.
- Maintain ongoing auditing, incident traceability, and compliance policies.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, hyperscalers, service providers, carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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