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AI WILL NOT REPLACE AFRICA ’ S CYBERSECURITY ANALYSTS
Only 12 % security professionals believe AI will replace their role and therefore looking after cybersecurity employees remains crucial in an AI-security strategy . The ability to augment human capabilities contributes significantly to the mental well-being of cybersecurity professionals explains Adrian Stanford and Carey van Vlaanderen at ESET Southern Africa .
Artificial Intelligence has ushered in both promise and peril for organisations needing to combat cyber threat actors . AI is reshaping the battlefield between cyber attackers and defenders , offering new tools to both sides .
The double-edged generative AI sword can be used by malicious actors to craft sophisticated phishing emails , spam , and disinformation campaigns , amplifying the scale and effectiveness of cyberattacks . However , defenders can also harness AI for threat intelligence research , improved threat detection capabilities , and streamlined incident response . It ’ s a battle of wits and algorithms , where innovation is the currency .
Contrary to fears about AI taking people ’ s jobs , Help Net Security reports that only 12 % of security professionals
The deluge of cybersecurity data and alerts poses a significant challenge , often overwhelming analysts and impeding their ability to prioritise .
believe AI will completely replace their role . Looking after your cybersecurity employees remains a crucial component of AI-related security strategy .
In an industry fraught with constant pressure and hypervigilance , the ability to augment human capabilities contributes significantly to the mental
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