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AI in Cybersecurity

Separating Hype from Hyperbole

By Avkash Kathiriya

“Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity is like a supercharged virtual fortress armed with a gazillion laser-
focused cyber warriors, ready to annihilate any threat with the force of a million supernovas.” While I
pulled that quote from an online hyperbole generator, the reality is cybersecurity pros are inundated with
equally exaggerated AI claims with stunning regularity. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype cycle; AI
isn’t new but has recently made notable advances. Across the cybersecurity industry, you can practically
feel the vacillation between rapid adoption and unyielding hesitation. So when it comes to AI and security,
do we have a good path forward or does it lead us off a cliff?

Overcoming Obstacles to AI Adoption

Security pros are justifiably tentative about artificial intelligence. Hollywood portrays AI risks as sentient
robots who aim to take over the world; the real-world danger is less fantastic but can harm an

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