AI the Future of Cybersecurity: Managing Threats and Exclusive Risk Management
Artificial intelligence is a field of science that is interested in finding solutions to complex problems through computing algorithms based on human decision mechanisms. The purpose of using AI is to solve the issues and offer solutions in a short period of time using algorithms that could have been used by any human but would have taken a much longer time.
Application
Along with its application in almost every sector, AI is actively being used in Cybersecurity as well. AI technologies like machine learning and natural language processing enable analysts to respond to threats with greater confidence and efficiency. Their application enables identification of the cybersecurity threats simpler and easier.
When a malicious attack is intended, the AI technology will trace it and block it, thus providing extensive security. It also makes it possible to realize the potential threats even before they occur by reading and observing the anomalies in the attacker’s usual behavior. AI somehow improves the efficiency of the organization in dealing with cybersecurity issues. Its response rate is better to threats, which facilitates the timely and efficient implementation of the mitigation techniques.
Thus, we can say that AI can be used for successfully automatically detecting malware, phishing attacks, data theft and can even detect the socially engineered attacks that are used to compromise data most of the time. It can also enable the organizations to monitor employee activities efficiently, which helps trace any malware anomaly there. It sounds like a complete package of security given the ever-increasing rise in cybercrime around the world. That is why companies are willing to pay large sums of money for adapting AI in their workplaces
Threats
Just like AI is being used by the organizations and governments for legitimate issues, hackers can use it for non-legitimate usage. There have been several instances reported where AI was misused by attackers to fulfill their malicious intent. A recent voice simulation of a CEO to extract funds from the employees is one example where simulations using AI can be dangerous. This proves that there are ways in which the attackers can exploit even AI. The possibility of AI-driven malware is in the picture. If it happens, then all advantages of AI will turn against us as disadvantages.
Another important consideration is that complete reliance on these technologies can be harmful. In no sense does AI replace the human workforce. It is more likely to complement the human workforce. Implementing AI involves proper coding and regular monitoring by humans, making them an integral part of the process.
Cybersecurity is getting more and more attention from the world day by day, given the extent of cyber attacks and the harm that they can cause. The willingness to spend money on the cybersecurity measures is evident of the fact. The future of Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence technology looks promising. It provides a new and different approach to already persistent threats to Cybersecurity.
