Cybersecurity paradox: Balancing innovation and protection in the age of AI
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cybersecurity paradox: Balancing innovation and protection in the age of AI

India Today  

In today’s hyperconnected world, digital transformation has become the cornerstone of organisational growth. Jagannadh Kanumuri, CEO of ACI Infotech, drives innovation and digital transformation, empowering businesses globally while tackling key challenges like cybersecurity. From my perspective, having worked with organisations across industries—be it healthcare, manufacturing, retail, or BFSI—three critical roles of AI in cybersecurity stand out: PREDICTIVE THREAT INTELLIGENCE AI systems analyse petabytes of data to identify hidden vulnerabilities and predict attack patterns before they materialise. Here are three priorities that should drive our cybersecurity strategy: Embed security in transformation initiatives: Whether adopting AI, cloud technologies, or IoT, security must be embedded by design—not as an afterthought. INDUSTRY EXAMPLES Industries are taking bold steps to strengthen their cyber posture: Healthcare organisations are investing in AI-based cybersecurity solutions to protect patient data and ensure system uptime.

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How AI can supercharge your enterprise cyber-security
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How AI can supercharge your enterprise cyber-security

The Independent  

Armis Security is a Business Reporter client Today’s organisations are facing unparalleled, dynamic security challenges. This is particularly critical as cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, with state- Business Reporter: Armis Smarter threat intelligence and response AI’s core strength in cyber-security lies in automating threat detection and response. These include: Increased visibility and control – AI provides a complete view of the …

Small businesses ramp-up cybersecurity adoption, thanks to AI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Small businesses ramp-up cybersecurity adoption, thanks to AI

Live Mint  

Small businesses are ramping up adoption of managed cybersecurity services to take on an increasing volume of cyber threats, with security providers using artificial intelligence to reduce the cost of their services. While scaling-down of costs is being done thanks to AI helping automate threat monitoring and alerts, the rising adoption is also helping cybersecurity providers increase their marketable base …

World sees 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices: Microsoft's Chik
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World sees 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices: Microsoft's Chik

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A mind-boggling 600 million cyberattacks are conducted daily, and artificial intelligence can play a critical role in securing billions of electronic devices by assessing attack patterns and developing autonomous defences over time, a senior Microsoft official said. In an exclusive interview with Mint, Joy Chik, president of identity and network access at Microsoft, said that the implementation of …

AI-Driven Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Businesses
2 months, 1 week ago

AI-Driven Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Businesses

New Indian Express  

Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the rise of AI-generated attacks, which pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. AI attacks, API risks, and phishing are among the most worrisome threats, with 54% of security leaders identifying AI-generated attacks as the biggest security risk. These attacks can disrupt essential production operations, threaten sensitive data, and lead to significant financial …

The evolution of phishing: How AI is reshaping digital deception in 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The evolution of phishing: How AI is reshaping digital deception in 2024

Salon  

Protecting personal data online is vital. “With cybercriminals using AI more often, we have had to adapt our cybersecurity awareness campaigns," says Wendy Betts, information security officer at Rotary International. These methods have been around for decades but they’re still the most common way breaches begin,” says Jim McDonald, co-host of the Identity at the Center Podcast Today, cybercriminals use …

AI-enhanced cybersecurity gathers pace
5 months ago

AI-enhanced cybersecurity gathers pace

China Daily  

Products related to cybersecurity are on display during an expo in Shanghai. Sui Jing, director of the cybersecurity administration of the MIIT, said the integration of AI with security measures will spur the development of new technologies, products and models within the cybersecurity space. Zhou Hongyi, founder and chairman of 360 Security Group, emphasized the critical role of AI in …

Staying cyber-secure in the age of misdirection
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Staying cyber-secure in the age of misdirection

The Independent  

Yubico is a Business Reporter client. Today, as businesses operate with geographically distributed workforces, AI tools enable advanced techniques to execute social engineering attacks like phishing. There are a number of ways in which AI and ML can be used to facilitate social engineering attacks, including: The use of convincing audio or video to fool people into thinking they are …

Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds
1 year, 1 month ago

Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Businesses will “not progress” if they do not take risks, as the race to adopt new and …

How are cybersecurity firms adapting to gen AI
1 year, 2 months ago

How are cybersecurity firms adapting to gen AI

The Hindu  

In anticipation of generative AI-based cyber threats, cybersecurity firms are increasingly looking at integrating their platforms to provide security solutions. Integrated cybersecurity platforms “equip security teams with a holistic view of the entire attack surface and amalgamates diverse elements, including vulnerability management, cloud security, web app security, identity security, and attack surface management,” Shahani says. Use of cloud-based computing has …

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn
1 year, 2 months ago

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn

The Independent  

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How are cybersecurity firms using AI to mitigate online threats
1 year, 3 months ago

How are cybersecurity firms using AI to mitigate online threats

The Hindu  

As artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used in content generation, work applications, and even web search, hackers have figured out ways to misuse this technology. Hacking threats, as predicted by an AI model built by cybersecurity firm Tenable, is “at about 25%,” said Glen Pendley, CTO of Tenable. “ML is critical, and implementation of AI in cybersecurity takes their use …

Blending security into rapidly learning and adaptive AI proving difficult
1 year, 4 months ago

Blending security into rapidly learning and adaptive AI proving difficult

The Hindu  

White House officials concerned by AI chatbots’ potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending Sunday at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas. We’re just breaking stuff left and right.” Michael Sellitto of Anthropic, which provided one of the AI testing models, acknowledged in a press …

The dark side of artificial intelligence: Emerging threats in cyberwarfare
1 year, 9 months ago

The dark side of artificial intelligence: Emerging threats in cyberwarfare

India Today  

Artificial Intelligence in cyber security is becoming increasingly popular as a way to detect and prevent cyber-attacks. Cybercriminals can misuse these attacks to gain ill intent, utilising AI-enhanced tools like deep fake videos, chatbots, and fake audio to deceive and manipulate individuals or systems. The attackers leveraged AI to create convincing deep fake videos of CEOs or other executives, which …

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