How AI is shaking up the cybersecurity landscape
This much was apparent as I reviewed my notes from GovWare 2024.
I've always been a sceptic of sweeping claims. But one thing is clear: AI is disrupting everything, including cybersecurity.
That was my conclusion after attending GovWare 2024 and after I reviewed my notes to put together a couple of stories last month.
AI: Everything everywhere all at once
CISOs today can no longer afford to ignore AI.
- AI-powered attacks.
- Using new AI-based tools.
- New vulnerabilities in AI solutions.
AI can help you save money and help promote innovation; organisations must conduct proper risk assessments of AI-powered solutions.
Faster, cheaper, better
AI is a force multiplier and can help cyber defenders do what they did before, but much faster, more efficiently, and potentially even better.
One comparison that struck me was the likening of AI to the invention of the smartphone.
Though the BlackBerry, Palm Treo, and then the iPhone were marvels when unveiled, the unique blend of capabilities opened the door to never-before-imagined capabilities today.
- Location services.
- Wireless payment.
- Always-on productivity.
tldr; The smartphone resulted in new business models, new applications, and new types of opportunities. And this will likely happen with cybersecurity, too.
Favourite quotes
Here are a couple of quotes that caught my attention:
- “There's no conflict between AI security and innovation. AI can help you save money and help promote innovation. Organisations need to do a risk analysis assessment and prioritise focus areas – there are very specific ways to secure AI systems.” - Prof Yu, Chief Innovation and Trust Officer, Amaris AI.
- “AI is a force multiplier. Everything we did before; we can do better with AI. It can double our capabilities – do it faster, increase automation and enhance effectiveness... AI is set to revolutionise the cybersecurity space. And the bad guys are aware of its potential as a force multiplier.” - Dr Dorit Dor, Chief Technology Officer, Check Point.
Read what I wrote on the GovWare website here.
