Summary
This Tech Target article is about AI and its benefits as well as drawbacks in the cybersecurity world. Security professionals need to exercise caution when evaluating whether to drive full speed ahead.
Benefits of AI:
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Detecting, analyzing and responding to security threats faster than traditional security tools.
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Understanding an organization’s networks and systems.
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Analyzing large amounts of data to detect unusual activity.
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Suggesting options to address discovered vulnerabilities.
Risks of AI:
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Can be expensive to adopt.
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False positives are a major risk as AI can make mistakes and the results could be catastrophic.
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Lack of AI talent and skillsets.
Article
Evaluate the risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity (techtarget.com)