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Time to consider Generative AI for cybersecurity
Generative AI can model intricate attack scenarios to prepare IT teams for actual events. Constructing immersive training environments using synthetic data improves decision-making abilities and gives security professionals the knowledge to manage crises successfully. Teams can practise containment tactics and recovery procedures using Generative AI says Kumar Vaibhav at In2IT.
The speed at which cyber threats are evolving is unprecedented. As a result, companies need to implement state-of-the-art technology to protect their data and systems. In cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI have become game-changing technologies with capabilities beyond conventional methods.
By enabling organisations to anticipate threats, model potential attacks, and develop customised defence plans, these technologies transform how the way cybersecurity issues are managed.
AI excels at real-time threat identification by examining enormous volumes of data to find abnormalities suggestive of cyber threats. It uses Machine Learning algorithms to identify minor patterns or behaviours that depart from normal, unlike traditional systems that depend on predetermined rules.
Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect
Cybersecurity, In2IT
AI, for example, may help monitor system logs and network traffic to find signs of compromise that human analysts might miss. This means that organisations can mitigate risks before they become a serious concern because of this proactive approach, which makes it possible to detect sophisticated attacks like zero-day vulnerabilities early.
Generative AI further enhances this skill by creating artificial data for AI model training. By modelling different attack scenarios, Generative AI guarantees that security systems are resilient and responsive to new threats. To assess the effectiveness of defences against malware or phishing attempts, for instance, it can produce genuine adversarial scenarios. By giving companies a thorough grasp of
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