The Importance of AI in Cybersecurity
As AI becomes more prevalent in our society, it is no surprise that it is finding its way into cybersecurity. AI can help organizations detect cyberthreats automatically, improve network efficiency, and identify vulnerabilities. As organizations implement AI systems, these technologies should be paired with good cyberhygiene to prevent cyberattacks.
AI is particularly helpful in cybersecurity, as it can spot threats before humans can. For instance, predictive analytics can recognize patterns of activity that can be exploited by cybercriminals. This can allow security teams to respond to new threats before they do any damage. Artificial intelligence can also reduce the number of false positives a security team receives, which can free up security teams to focus on real security threats.
One of the benefits of AI in cybersecurity is the ability to interpret patterns that are developed by machine learning algorithms. However, current AI does not have the ability to interpret these results like humans can. To truly be effective, machines must be able to apply abstract concepts across different situations and reframe them as they pertain to security.
Despite AI’s many benefits, the cybersecurity field is still in need of experienced, talented individuals. A growing global shortage of cybersecurity experts is expected to reach 2.72 million by 2021. To adequately protect critical assets, the cybersecurity workforce will need to expand by 65%.