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Automatic Incident Responses

Plenty of companies lose precious data to breaches due to slow response. This can become very
problematic, especially for those whose employees are set in different geographic points. The severity of
the incident could also be misread due to human error, leading to more considerable losses. AI improves
this by automatically responding to incidents, blocking suspicious traffic, and categorizing it based on
severity. When used together with human intelligence, a better and faster decision can be taken to reduce
the impact of a breach.

Stronger Access Control

Plenty of breaches have been caused by fraudulent use of usernames and passwords leaked due to a
breach. Once a hacker gains possession of the information, nothing can stop them from entering and
taking the data as if they are the owner. AI can significantly change this due to its ability to spot anomalies
within a system. Its algorithm can analyze behavior and login patterns, identify minor issues, and alert
the organization. Biometric authentication based on AI has also become common, ensuring that no
authorized users are accessing the information.

Key Facts of AI in Cybersecurity

AI has already brought numerous changes to the cybersecurity world, some of which are expected to
have a significant impact. Below are some notable facts:

• An 18% increase in cybersecurity vulnerabilities was reported compared to 2018.
• As little as 8% of erroneous training data can decrease the accuracy of AI by up to 75%,
significantly reducing reliability.
• About 85% of cybersecurity professionals claim that AI powers the most recent cybercrime
attacks.
• In contrast, cybersecurity personnel will rely more on AI to close security gaps, with 82% of
respondents believing job efficiency will increase.
• The market size for AI in cybersecurity management is expected to grow to 133.8 billion, a number
that is almost nine times higher compared to 2021.

While AI used in cybersecurity may have its flaws, its use outbalances the risks, mitigating the new risks
brought on by recent cybersecurity attacks.

Concluding Remarks

The rise of AI is becoming more prominent as we speak and will likely affect the world of cybersecurity
on both ends. However, companies can harvest the benefits of technology to improve their security,
protecting against external threats. Artificial intelligence is still limited nowadays, but considering its rapid
evolution, it will likely become a powerful tool to enhance security and create responses to threats.

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