Cyber threats have never been greater, with hackers using increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques to infiltrate systems and steal valuable data. As the frequency and impact of cyberattacks increase, traditional security measures are no longer enough. Artificial intelligence offers a new frontier in advanced defense. By processing huge volumes of data and learning from new threats, AI cyber tools can tip the balance of power in security teams’ favor.
The digitization of everything of value, from personal data to intellectual property, has provided a major incentive for cybercriminals. Hacking sophisticated companies can make millions for smart coders, whether they resell data on dark web marketplaces or return seized systems to victims for ransom. As more and more infrastructure moves online – from power stations to cars – the opportunities for destructive and even fatal attacks are increasing.
With Damage caused by cybercrime expected to reach $6 trillion annually by 2021, the stakes couldn’t be higher for governments and businesses around the world. Yet, according to IBM research, only around 25% of threats are detected. Most IT security teams rely on rule-based systems and manual reviews, which are slow and ineffective against stealthy zero-day exploits. Once attackers infiltrate a network, they can remain silent for months before unleashing data destruction or ransomware. Faced with such unequal odds, a new approach to cyber defense is urgently needed.
Artificial intelligence offers revolutionary potential to prevent attacks, stop the proliferation of threats, minimize breaches and automate responses. Self-learning algorithms can process exponentially more data than humans, finding connections that reveal attacks in progress. AI analyzes billions of digital signals to model “normal” network activity, spotting early anomalies that reveal covert threats.
Leading research firm Gartner predicts AI will be pervasive in enterprise cybersecurity by 2025, with 60% of organizations leveraging data science, machine learning and modern analytics tools. The market of…
