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CES: AI at the Forefront of Cybersecurity’s

Future

Examining the Increased Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
By Matthew Taylor, Vice President of Projects, and Engineering, MxD

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show,
acting as a global stage for technology giants and industry leaders to convene and showcase their latest
innovations and ideas. Many manufacturing companies attended CES to learn about the emerging
technological trends impacting the business world. From artificial intelligence (AI), to cybersecurity, this
year’s CES examined how digital technology integrations are reshaping the future of manufacturing, a
trend that MxD has been at the forefront of for years.

AI’s ability to learn, adapt, and predict behavior makes it an indispensable tool in the ongoing cyber battle,
resulting in its emergence as a leading discussion topic at CES. As the manufacturing sector has
surpassed all industries as the most targeted sector for cyber-attacks, the potential of AI to bolster
manufacturers’ cyber defense capabilities has taken on both greater urgency and greater potential.
Already, cybersecurity experts use AI to identify and guard against vulnerabilities online. We expect this
trend to continue, with AI playing a pivotal role in safeguarding against cyber-attacks by predicting threats,

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