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Artificial Intelligence, Access Control & the Road Ahead

The migration from antiquated access control systems to the novel arenas of conditional access and
passwordless authentication is a calculated stride towards an enhanced cyber fortress.

Furthermore, expectations are rapidly mounting as developments in the realms of hyper-personalized AI
and Explainable AI algorithms mature, bringing to the fore cutting-edge prospects for personalized
security measures. Considering the swift advancements in AI and machine learning, it won't be surprising
to witness these technologies shaping access control and security policies on a more individual level
within the next few years.

With hyper-personalized AI, systems can customize security protocols for each user and device (i.e.
BYOD, IoT, or managed) by analyzing their behavioral patterns, risk profiles, and access needs.
Additionally, Explainable AI will pave the way for greater transparency in automated decisions in access
control. This would provide a much-needed insight into why specific security actions are taken, effectively
making the entire system more accountable and trusted among CISOs and other stakeholders.

To remain ahead in this competitive, rapidly evolving cyber world, it is essential for security leaders to
embrace this shift towards more adaptive, intelligent, and explainable security infrastructures.

About the Author

Denny LeCompte is the CEO of Portnox. He is responsible for overseeing
the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the company. Denny
brings over 20 years of experience in IT
infrastructure and cyber security. Prior to joining Portnox, Denny held
executive leadership roles at leading IT management and security firms,
including SolarWinds and AlienVault. Denny holds a Ph.D. in cognitive
psychology from Rice University.

Denny can be reached online at [email protected] and at our company
website https://www.portnox.com/.

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