As AI becomes embedded in everyday SaaS platforms, traditional Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools are failing to keep up. Built to secure static data at rest, DSPM lacks visibility into how AI-enabled SaaS applications actively process, transform, and move sensitive data—creating new security blind spots and risk exposures for enterprises.

Cognizant warns that enterprise caution on applied AI is rising as organizations confront risks around trust, data readiness, governance, and real-world deployment challenges.