{"id":53226,"date":"2024-08-05T12:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T12:06:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:06:25","slug":"artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial intelligence: a key role in cyber security?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">[inhalt_uebersetzt]<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Strengths_of_artificial_intelligence\" >Strengths of artificial intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Use_of_AI_by_attackers\" >Use of AI by attackers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Offensive_AI_techniques\" >Offensive AI techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Defensive_AI_strategies\" >Defensive AI strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Combination_of_AI_and_human_expertise\" >Combination of AI and human expertise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/news\/artificial-intelligence-a-key-role-in-cyber-security\/#Conclusion_Integration_of_AI_in_cyber_defense\" >Conclusion: Integration of AI in cyber defense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a critical technology in <strong>cybersecurity<\/strong>.\nIts ability to be used both as a tool for attack and defense underscores its double-edged nature.\nIn particular, machine learning, a sub-discipline of AI, makes it possible to recognize patterns in data and use them to make predictions, benefiting both attackers and defenders.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengths_of_artificial_intelligence\"><\/span><strong>Strengths of artificial intelligence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI can enable computers to learn and think in a similar way to humans.\nIn IT security, defense systems use machine learning to develop a behavior-based understanding of their environment.\nThis is particularly valuable in complex and dynamic <strong>threat scenarios<\/strong>, as attackers also use AI methods.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_AI_by_attackers\"><\/span><strong>Use of AI by attackers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber criminals use AI for various attack strategies such as phishing, malware or brute force attacks.\nTechnologies such as ChatGPT make phishing emails more personalized and convincing.\nAI-based malware shows an increased risk potential, especially polymorphic malware that changes its code with each attack.\n <strong>Brute force attacks<\/strong> also benefit from intelligent algorithms that guess passwords faster.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offensive_AI_techniques\"><\/span><strong>Offensive AI techniques<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In future, intelligent malware could autonomously detect and exploit vulnerabilities.\nThese so-called <strong>zero-day exploits <\/strong>pose a significant threat.\nCompanies must be prepared for this increased threat and develop appropriate countermeasures.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defensive_AI_strategies\"><\/span><strong>Defensive AI strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In view of the threats posed by AI-based attacks, the use of defensive AI methods is becoming indispensable.\nThese methods recognize patterns and anomalies in large amounts of data, which is crucial for defending against phishing attempts and <strong>polymorphic malware<\/strong>.\nDefensive machine learning complements the existing security infrastructure, but human expertise remains indispensable.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combination_of_AI_and_human_expertise\"><\/span><strong>Combination of AI and human expertise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For effective protection, AI methods must be combined with rule-based detection systems and human judgment.\nThe experience and knowledge of analysts in the <strong>Security Operations Center (SOC)<\/strong> are crucial for correctly identifying and fending off attacks. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Integration_of_AI_in_cyber_defense\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Integration of AI in cyber defense<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI will play a key role in IT security.\nWhile attackers use advanced AI methods, defensive AI technologies open up new possibilities for effectively detecting and combating threats.\nA comprehensive <strong>security approach<\/strong> with integrated AI technologies will become the future standard in cyber defense.\nHowever, companies should first create transparency about their infrastructure, for example through a security information and event management (SIEM) system that provides a valid database for defensive AI methods.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your path to defensive AI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to lay the foundation for the use of <strong>defensive AI methods<\/strong>?\nOur <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/cyber-defense-solutions\/siem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIEM system <\/a><\/strong>provides the ideal basis.\nFind out more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secuinfra.com\/en\/techtalk\/artificial-intelligence-a-curse-or-a-blessing-for-it-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a critical technology in cybersecurity.<br \/>\nIts ability to be used both as a tool for attack and defense underscores its double-edged nature.<br \/>\nIn particular, machine learning, a sub-discipline of AI, makes it possible to recognize patterns in data and use them to make predictions, benefiting both attackers and defenders.  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