As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the threat of cyber-attacks has increased significantly. Cyber attacks can take many forms, from malware and viruses to phishing scams and Denial of Service attacks. AI can help companies detect and prevent these attacks in several ways.
One way AI can help is by analyzing large amounts of data to identify patterns that may indicate an impending attack. With so much data being generated daily, it would be impossible for humans to manually look through it and find these patterns. However, AI can quickly scan through data and identify any suspicious activity.
Another way AI can help protect against cyber attacks is by constantly testing systems for vulnerabilities and weak spots that an attacker could exploit. By periodically running tests and scans, AI can help identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
AI can also create fake data or “lures” that can bait attackers into revealing themselves. This can be done by creating data that looks real but is fake or by planting false information in systems that attackers are likely to target. Once an attacker takes the bait, they can be identified and stopped before they can do any damage.
Overall, AI can be a powerful tool in the fight against cyber attacks. By constantly monitoring data, scanning for vulnerabilities, and creating fake data, AI can help identify and prevent attacks before they can do any damage.
References:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/08/13/how-ai-can-help-detect-and-prevent-cyber-attacks/#5164f25258f5
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/how-artificial-intelligence-can-help-with-cybersecurity/d/d-id/1333331
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ai-cybersecurity-threats/https://securityintelligence.com/news/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-cybersecurity/