Summary
This white paper discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, addressing both its benefits and risks. It outlines how AI enhances threat detection and response capabilities, detailing various applications such as processing large datasets, identifying malicious code, and improving user awareness. The paper also highlights the historical context of AI's use in cybersecurity, showcasing ESET's 25 years of experience with AI technologies. It emphasizes the importance of AI in fortifying defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while acknowledging the potential for misuse by cybercriminals. The document presents a balanced view, focusing on AI's role in improving security measures while cautioning against its limitations, including high false-positive rates and the need for human oversight. The discussion includes the evolving landscape of threats that leverage AI, underscoring the necessity for organizations to adapt their security strategies to incorporate AI-driven solutions effectively.
