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Enhancing SASE with Network Sandboxing: A Modern Cybersecurity Approach

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, businesses must adopt robust strategies to defend against increasingly sophisticated threats. One of the most comprehensive and modern approaches is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which combines wide area networking (WAN) with cloud-delivered security services. To further strengthen this architecture, integrating network sandboxing can provide…

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AI in Cybersecurity – How AI is Transforming IT Security in 2025

Introduction

Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, putting businesses and individuals at risk of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams. In response, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing IT security by providing advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and automated response mechanisms. AI-powered cybersecurity is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a necessity in today’s digital landscape.

How AI is Transforming Cybersecurity

1. AI for Threat Detection and Prevention

Traditional security systems rely on rule-based algorithms, which often fail against sophisticated cyberattacks. AI-powered cybersecurity solutions use machine learning (ML) to analyze patterns and detect anomalies, identifying threats before they cause damage.

AI detects phishing attempts by analyzing email content and sender behavior.

Machine learning models predict cyberattacks based on historical data.

AI-driven endpoint security ensures real-time protection for devices.

2. Automated Incident Response

AI accelerates threat mitigation by automatically responding to cyber incidents. Instead of waiting for manual intervention, AI-driven security systems isolate infected devices, block malicious IP addresses, and neutralize threats in real-time.

AI-powered firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS) improve network security.

Automated security operations centers (SOCs) enhance rapid threat resolution.

3. Behavioral Analytics for Cybersecurity

AI analyzes user behavior to detect unusual activities. If an employee's login pattern suddenly changes or unauthorized data access occurs, AI flags it as a potential threat.

AI-driven identity and access management (IAM) prevents unauthorized logins.

Behavioral biometrics enhance authentication security.

4. AI in Cloud Security

As cloud computing adoption grows, cyber threats targeting cloud environments also rise. AI enhances cloud security by:

Identifying misconfigurations that could expose data.

Monitoring cloud access patterns for suspicious activities.

Detecting malware in cloud storage services.

Challenges of AI in Cybersecurity

Despite its advantages, AI-powered cybersecurity faces challenges, including:

False Positives & Negatives: AI must continuously learn to minimize detection errors.

High Implementation Costs: AI-driven security solutions require significant investment.

Data Privacy Concerns: AI models rely on vast amounts of data, raising privacy issues.

Future Trends of AI in Cybersecurity

The future of AI in cybersecurity is promising, with advancements shaping IT security strategies. Some key trends include:

AI-Powered Zero Trust Security Models: Verifying every request before granting access.

Deep Learning for Threat Hunting: Identifying complex cyberattack patterns.

Quantum Computing’s Role in AI Cybersecurity: Strengthening encryption algorithms.

AI-Augmented Penetration Testing: AI-driven ethical hacking to identify vulnerabilities.

Conclusion

AI is transforming cybersecurity by making IT security smarter, faster, and more proactive. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, businesses must integrate AI-driven security measures to protect sensitive data and digital assets. Investing in AI-powered cybersecurity today ensures a safer digital future for organizations worldwide.

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AI x Cybersecurity Leadership – Why Zero Trust & AI-Powered Security Are the Future

Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, and neither should we. AI is no longer an option in cybersecurity—it’s a necessity.🔹 Key Insight: CISOs and IT leaders must rethink security strategies—Zero Trust + AI is the new gold standard. Privileged Access Management (PAM) is the foundation, but behavioral analytics, AI-driven threat detection, and automated risk mitigation are the…

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House Votes to Advance Bill That Could Ban TikTok in the U.S.

Legislation Passed: The House voted in favor of a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells it to an American company. Senate Expectations: The bill, now heading to the Senate, is expected to pass there as well. Security Concerns: US politicians have security concerns over TikTok’s data sharing with the Chinese government, given ByteDance’s obligations. Potential…

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Palo Alto Networks Redefines Cloud Security with Cortex XSIAM for Cloud: Empowering SecOps in the Cloud Era @PaloAltoNtwks

Palo Alto Networks Redefines Cloud Security with Cortex XSIAM for Cloud: Empowering SecOps in the Cloud Era @PaloAltoNtwks #PaloAltoNetworks #CortexXSIAM #CloudSecurity #SecOps #Cybersecurity #CloudProtection #ThreatDetection #PrismaCloud #AI #Automation

Revolutionizing Cloud Security: Palo Alto Networks Unveils Cortex XSIAM for Cloud In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure to power their operations, the need for robust cloud security solutions has never been more critical. Palo Alto Networks, the global leader in cybersecurity, has once again raised the bar with the introduction…

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How to Choose the Right Antivirus Software: A Comprehensive Guide

In today’s digital age, where our lives are intricately intertwined with technology, safeguarding our digital assets has become paramount. With the proliferation of cyber threats, antivirus software stands as a crucial line of defense against malware, viruses, ransomware, and other malicious entities lurking online. However, the abundance of antivirus options can be overwhelming, making it…

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Understanding Network Sandboxes: Enhancing Cybersecurity for Businesses

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a growing concern for organizations of all sizes. As businesses continue to expand their digital footprint, cyber threats evolve, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. This is where network sandboxes play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of sensitive data and IT infrastructures. What is a Network Sandbox? A network…

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Kasada Introduces New Suite Of Attack Prediction Services: KasadaIQ

The innovative firm Kasada, which specializes in thwarting automated threats powered by humans, has announced KasadaIQ, a package of attack prediction services that go beyond traditional bot management. The first product in this package, KasadaIQ for Fraud, provides actionable indications based on large amounts of data from the Internet. Businesses looking for information on how bots target their digital channels and client data will find this service especially helpful. With its unmatched visibility into adversary communities and non-traditional data sources, KasadaIQ for Fraud distinguishes itself by offering a cutting-edge capacity to identify and validate risks prior to their manifestation.

Businesses face a serious and expensive threat from bot fraud, which may cost them money, effort, and reputational damage in addition to endangering their customers. The environment of eCommerce fraud is expanding globally, with predictions that it will top $48 billion this year. A startling 96% of IT professionals reported that they have lost money as a result of bot assaults in the previous year, according to Kasada's 2023 State of Bot Mitigation Report.

The founder and CEO of Kasada, Sam Crowther, highlighted the increasing sophistication of bots, pointing out that almost eighty percent of business executives find it harder and harder for their security solutions to identify bots. In spite of this, a lot of businesses continue to use antiquated technologies that develop slowly. According to Crowther, businesses can proactively defend against attackers with KasadaIQ for Fraud in conjunction with their current bot detection systems, giving them a competitive edge and avoiding bad press.

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Yandere! Android x Reader (I)

It is the future and you have been tasked to solve a mysterious murder that could jeopardize political ties. Your assigned partner is the newest android model meant to assimilate human customs. You must keep his identity a secret and teach him the ways of earthlings, although his curiosity seems to be reaching inappropriate extents.

Yes, this is based on Asimov’s “Caves of Steel” because Daneel Olivaw was my first ever robot crush. I also wanted a protagonist that embraces technology. :)

Content: female reader, AI yandere, 50's futurism

[Part 2] | [More original works]

You follow after the little assistant robot, a rudimentary machine invested with basic dialogue and spatial navigation. It had caused quite the ruckus when first introduced. One intern - well liked despite being somewhat clumsy at his job - was sadly let go as a result. Not even the Police is safe from the threat of AI, is what they chanted outside the premises.

"The Commissioner has summoned you, (Y/N)." 

That's how it greeted you earlier, clacking its appendage against the open door in an attempt to simulate a knock. 

"Do you know why my presence is needed?" You inquire and wait for the miniature AI to scan the audio message. 

"I am not allowed to mention anything right now." It finally responds after agonizing seconds.

 It's an alright performance. You might've been more impressed by it, had you not witnessed first hand the Spacer technology that could put any modern invention here on Earth to shame. Sadly the people down here are very much against artificial intelligence. There have been multiple protests recently, like the one in front of your building, condemning the latest government suggestion regarding automation. People fear for their jobs and safety and you don't necessarily blame them for having self preservation. On the other hand, you've always been a supporter of progress. As a child you devoured any science fiction book you could get your hands on, and now, as a high ranked police detective you still manage to sneak away and scan over articles and news involving the race for a most efficient computer.

You close the door behind you and the Commissioner puts his fat cigarette out, twisting the remains into the ashtray with monotonous movements as if searching for the right words.

 "There's been a murder." Is all he settles on saying, throwing a heavy folder in your direction. A hologram or tablet might've been easier to catch, but the man, like many of his coworkers, shares a deep nostalgia for the old days. 

 You flip through the pages and eventually furrow your eyebrows. 

"This would be a disaster if it made it to the news." You mumble and look up at the older man. "Shouldn't this go to someone more experienced?" 

He twiddles with his grey mustache and glances out the fake window. 

"It's a sensitive case. The Spacers are sending their own agent to collaborate with us. What stands out to you?" 

You narrow your eyes and focus on the personnel sheet. What's there to cause such controversy? Right before giving up, departing from the page, you finally notice it: next to the Spacer officer's name, printed clearly in black ink, is a little "R." which is a commonly used abbreviation to indicate something is a robot. The chief must've noticed your startled reaction and continues, satisfied: 

"You understand, yes? They're sending an android. Supposedly it replicates a human perfectly in terms of appearance, but it does not possess enough observational data. Their request is that whoever partners up with him will also house him and let him follow along for the entirety of the mission. You're the only one here openly supporting those tin boxes. I can't possibly ask one of your higher ups, men with wives and children, to...you know...bring that thing in their house."

You're still not sure whether to be offended by the fact that your comfort seems to be of less priority compared to other officers. Regardless of the semantics, you're presently standing at the border between Earth and the Spacer colony, awaiting your case partner. A man emerges from behind a security gate. He's tall, with handsome features and an elegant walk. He approaches you and you reach for a handshake. 

"Is the android with you?" You ask, a little confused. 

"Is this your first time seeing a Spacer model?" He responds, relaxed. "I am the agent in your care. There is no one else." 

You take a moment to process the information, similar to the primitive machine back at your office. Could it be? You've always known that Spacer technology is years ahead, but this surpasses your wildest dreams. There is not a single detail hinting at his mechanical fundament. The movement is fluid, the speech is natural, the design is impenetrable. He lifts the warm hand he'd used for the handshake and gently presses a finger against your chin in an upwards motion. You find yourself involuntarily blushing. 

"Your mouth was open. I assumed you'd want it discreetly corrected." He states, factually, with a faint smile on his lips. Is he amused? Is such a feeling even possible? You try your best to regain some composure, adjusting the collar of your shirt and clearing your throat. 

"Thank you and please excuse my rudeness. I was not expecting such a flawless replica. Our assistants are...easily recognizable as AI."

"So I've been told." His smile widens and he checks his watch. You follow his gesture, still mesmerized, trying to find a single indicator that the man standing before you is indeed a machine, a synthetic product.

Nothing.

"Shall we?" He eyes the exit path and you quickly lead him outside and towards public transport. 

He patiently waits for your fingerprint scan to be complete. You almost turn around and apologize for the old, lagging device. As a senior detective, you have the privilege of living in the more spacious, secured quarters of the city. And, since you don't have a family, the apartment intended for multiple people looks more like a luxury adobe. Still, compared to the advanced way of the Spacers, this must feel like poverty to the android.

At last, the scanner beeps and the door unlocks. 

"Heh...It's a finicky model." You mumble and invite him in.

"Yes, I'm familiar with these systems." He agrees with you and steps inside, unbuttoning his coat.

"Oh, you've seen this before?"

"In history books."

You scratch your cheek and laugh awkwardly, wondering how much of his knowledge about the current life on Earth is presented as a museum exhibit when compared to Spacer society. 

"I'm going to need a coffee. I guess you don't...?" Your words trail as you await confirmation. 

"I would enjoy one as well, if it is not too much to ask. I've been told it's a social custom to 'get coffee' as a way to have small talk." The synthetic straightens his shirt and looks at you expectantly. 

"Of course. I somehow assumed you can't drink, but if you're meant to blend in with humans...it does make sense you'd have all the obvious requirements built in."

He drags a chair out and sits at the small table, legs crossed.

"Indeed. I have been constructed to have all the functions of a human, down to every detail." 

You chuckle lightly. Well, not like you can verify it firsthand. The engineers back at the Spacer colony most likely didn't prepare him for matters considered unnecessary. 

"I do mean every detail." He adds, as if reading your mind. "You are free to see for yourself."

You nearly drop the cup in your flustered state. You hurry to wipe the coffee that spilled onto the counter and glance back at the android, noticing a smirk on his face. What the hell? Are they playing a prank on you and this is actually a regular guy? Some sort of social experiment? 

"I can see they included a sense of humor." You manage to blurt out, glaring at him suspiciously. 

"I apologize if I offended you in any way. I'm still adjusting to different contexts." The android concludes, a hint of mischief remaining on his face. "Aren't rowdy jokes common in your field of work?"

"Uh huh. Spot on." You hesitantly place the hot drink before him.

Robots on Earth have always been built for the purpose of efficiency. Whether or not a computer passes the Turing Test is irrelevant as long as it performs its task in the most optimal, rational way. There have been attempts, naturally, to create something indistinguishable from a human, but utility has always taken precedence. It seems that Spacers think differently. Or perhaps they have reached their desired level of performance a long time ago, and all that was left was fiddling with aesthetics. Whatever the case is, you're struggling not to gawk in amazement at the man sitting in your kitchen, stirring his coffee with a bored expression.

"I always thought - if you don't mind my honesty - that human emotions would be something to avoid when building AI. Hard to implement, even harder to control and it doesn't bring much use."

"I can understand your concerns. However, let me reassure you, I have a strict code of ethics installed in my neural networks and thus my emotions will never lead to any destructive behavior. All safety concerns have been taken into consideration.

As for why...How familiar are you with our colony?" The android takes a sip of his coffee and nods, expressing his satisfaction. "Perhaps you might be aware, Spacers have a declining population. Automated assistants have been part of our society for a long time now. What's lacking is humans. If the issue isn't fixed, artificial humans will have to do."

You scoff.

"What, us Earth men aren't good enough to fix the birth rates? They need robots?"

You suddenly remember the recipient of your complaint and mutter an apology. 

"Well, I'm sure you'd make a fine contender. Sadly I can't speak for everyone else on Earth." The man smiles in amusement upon seeing the pale red that's now dusting your cheeks, then continues: "But the issue lies somewhere else. Spacers have left Earth a long time ago and lived in isolation until now. Once an organism has lost its immune responses to otherwise common pathogens, it cannot be reintegrated."

True. Very few Earth citizens are allowed to enter the colony, and only do so after thorough disinfection stages, proving they are disease free as to not endanger the fragile health of the Spacers living in a sterile environment. You can only imagine the disastrous outcome if the two species were to abruptly mingle. In that case, equally sterile machinery might be their only hope.

Your mind wanders to the idea. Dating a robot...How's that? You sheepishly gaze at the android and study his features. His neatly combed copper hair, the washed out blue eyes, the pale skin. Probably meant to resemble the Spacers. You shake your head.

"A-anyways, I'll go and gather all the case files I have. Then we can discuss our first steps. Do feel at home."

You rush out and head for your office. Focus, you tell yourself mildly annoyed.

While you search for the required paperwork - what a funny thing to say in this day and age - he will certainly take up on your generous offer to make himself comfortable. The redhaired man enters the living room, scanning everything with curious eyes. He stops in front of a digital frame and slides through the photos. Ah, this must be your Police Academy graduation. The year matches with the data he's received on you. Data files he might've read one too many times in his unexplained enthusiasm. This should be you and the Commissioner; Doesn't match the description of your father, and he seems too old to be a spouse or boyfriend. Additionally, the android distinctly recalls the empty 'Relationship' field.

"Old photos are always a tad embarrassing. I suppose you skipped that stage."

He jolts almost imperceptibly and faces you. You have returned with a thin stack of papers and a hologram projector.

"I've digitalized most files I received, so you don't have to shuffle a bunch of paper around." You explain.

"That is very useful, thank you." He gently retrieves the small device from your hand, but takes a moment before removing his fingers from yours. "I predict this will be a successful partnership."

You flash him a friendly smile and gesture towards the seating area.

"Let's get to work, then. Unless you want to go through more boring albums." You joke as you lower yourself onto the plush sofa. 

The synthetic human joins you at an unexpectedly close proximity. You wonder if proper distance differs among Spacers or if he has received slightly erroneous information about what makes a comfortable rapport. 

"Nothing boring about it. In fact, I'd say you and I are very similar from this point of view." He tells you, placing the projector on the table.

"Oh?"

"Your interest in technology and artificial intelligence is rather easy to infer." The man continues, pointing vaguely towards the opposing library. "Aside from the briefing I've already received about you, that is."

"And that is similar to...the interest in humans you've been programmed to have?" You interject, unsure where this conversation is meant to lead. 

"Almost."

His head turns fully towards you and you stare back into his eyes. From this distance you can finally discern the first hints of his nature: the thin disks shading the iris - possibly CCD sensors - are moving in a jagged, mechanical manner. Actively analyzing and processing the environment. 

"I wouldn't go as far as to generalize it to all humans. 

Just you."

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Humans are weird: Too stupid to be real

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There once was a species known as the Ping that held control over several dozen star systems near the outer edges of the known universe.

Under their reign entire worlds were turned into nightmarish hellscapes the likes of which only the mad could dream of and only the dead escape from. The Ping feasted on suffering for nutrients in a process still not fully understood today despite several centuries of research, and so they tortured and mutilated all within their domain.

It took the combined efforts of half a dozen species to finally drive the Ping back to their original homeworld. Countless billions died in the struggle, and twice as many went mad from the horrific images and hallucinations; yet the death like grip of the Ping was broken.

When it came to decide the fate of the Ping there was a heated debate amongst the victors. Half felt that the Ping were too dangerous to be left free and needed to be exterminated, while the other half was hesitant to be swayed by such extreme measures as it would make them no better than those they had fought to overthrow. The debate raged on for several weeks after the final battle until the moderates emerged victorious.

A massive cryogenic vault was constructed on the Ping homeworld and every surviving member of the species was locked within. Inside their cryo tubes the Ping would serve out their sentences until such a time as the rest of the galaxy felt the Ping could be set free into the universe.

To ensure the vault was not breached several different layers of defenses were installed, each created by a different species to ensure that no one member species could enter into the vault unless each agreed. With the security features in place the Ping homeworld was vacated and orbital beacons were placed warning all who came within system that the planet was off limits.

Years turned into decades, decades to centuries, and then millennia passed without a single soul setting foot on the planet. The former victors of the war continued with their lives and managing their new found freedom amongst the stars without the threat of the Ping. Perhaps it was in this new found sense of freedom that they slowly began to forget about the Ping’s existence all together.

Had any of them given the Ping a thought for even a moment one of them could have warned Humanity to stay away; but none did.

When humanity began expanding into the stars they spread out in all directions like lightning in the sky. Their appetite for the new and wondrous universe around them was insatiable. For too long they had known only the confines of their own world and with the coming of space travel they finally saw their chance to explore the stars; which led them to stumbling upon the Ping homeworld.

Where other races would have seen the array of defenses and obstacles blocking the world and turned away, humanity saw a mystery in need of solving.

“A seemingly dead world protected by such wonders?” they thought. “What treasures are hidden here?”

So they dove head first with reckless abandon into the world, ignoring the numerous warning signals that were still being transmitted by the automated systems orbiting the planet in languages they could not understand.

The first expedition hadn’t made it through the first layer of outer atmosphere before colliding into energy barriers. Crengthi shields operated on wave lengths not detectible by human instruments and so the ships were damaged but still capable of space flight.

The second expedition was able to study the shielding and devised a jamming device that would open small holes within the shield to allow ships to pass through. They had just made it into the lower atmosphere when ground based Kentoc automated cannons targeted their vessels and obliterated them.

The third expedition was larger than the previous two by far as the military had seen the results of the ground based weaponry and wanted their scientists to reverse engineer them. A large military contingent was deployed alongside the science vessels and spear headed the landings on the surface.

Once more the Kentoc cannons roared into the heavens but the military ships were able to withstand the barrage. There were still losses and a few of the heavier landing craft were obliterated, but still many more troop carriers landed and dispersed their cargo of soldiers and scientists. It was here that they triggered the Julnu mind madness broadcaster.

Within minutes the humans who had survived to touch the surface of the Ping homeworld were driven mad by visions of such intense horror many gouged out their own eyes to make the nightmares stop. The military leaders still in orbit could only watch in horror as every human on the planet killed each other and then themselves until once more the planet lay silent.

And so it went on for decades on and off again.

Expedition after expedition would be sent to the Ping homeworld building atop the advances made by the previous until succumbing to the world themselves. Sometimes it was the military, other times private corporations, and then eventually even privateers and treasure hunter’s came drawn to the world by the ever growing legend.

The defenses of the world were extensive, but not infinite; and with each expedition they grew thinner and thinner until finally the humans had reached the cryo vault itself. It was here that the other surviving races of the universe who had once imprisoned the Ping received a final warning transmission that the vault was about to be breached.

Historical records were dusted off and it was with great horror that these races knew of what would be unleashed should they fail to keep the humans from the vault. Wars between them all but ceased as their military fleets were rerouted to the Ping homeworld.

When they arrived they were surprised to find there were no longer any humans on the world. In fact, there was not a single living human left in the entire system.

They quickly descended on the world and found that it had been stripped bare of all technology. Energy shields, automated weapons, broadcasting systems; anything of value had been taken by the humans in their relentless pursuit of the mysterious world was claimed as their prize.

Fearing the worst the races rushed deep into the confines of the world for the cryo vault , hoping beyond hope that the humans had not been so foolish as to unleash the most dangerous species the universe had ever known. Scorched and melted, they found the vault doors had been cut through and breached. With weapons drawn and at the ready they advanced into the vault but found something they had not expected.

Every single cryo pod was missing from the vault, but at the entrance of the vault casually tossed off to the side was a massive mound of dead Ping. Each body had a single hole in their forehead from what was most likely a close range human automatic weapon ensuring immediate death. While some of the races breathed a sigh of relief, others were outraged at the casual butchery carried out by the humans and sought answers.

A delegation was sent to the human homeworld to demand answers and answers they were given.

One of the pods had indeed been opened shortly after the vault had been breached and the humans interacted with the Ping for a brief time. It soon became quickly obvious that the Ping were a hostile race as they immediately attempted to kill all of the humans present and free either brethren.

After a two dozen killed soldiers and scientists it was finally brought down when an excavation bot rammed it through the chest and impaled it to the wall of the vault. It bled out screaming in its alien tongue for hours until finally it died.

The leader of the expedition was given instructions to bring back any usable technology, but nothing on what to do if encountering sentient life forms. It had been a general consensus that they had been dealing with the automated defenses of a long dead civilization so it had never been considered.

Taking into account the hostile nature of the Ping, the leader made a judgment call that they could not be safely released back into the universe. Upon the opening of each cryo pod the occupant was summarily executed before they could fully recover and tossed aside while the pod was removed from the chamber.

The gathered alien delegates were dumbfounded by the humans. They had breached one of the most secure locations in the known universe without fully understanding it and had slain the greatest evil of the universe held within, and had moved on to new endeavors as if what they had just done was as interesting as a casual walk in spring.

They worried what would happen the next time the humans became interested in something.

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How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cyber security - CyberTalk

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How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cyber security - CyberTalk

By Shira Landau, Editor-in-Chief, CyberTalk.org.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most sure-fire and strategic tools available for cyber security professionals. Due to the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, cyber security experts have broadly turned to AI in order to enhance abilities to detect and prevent cyber threats.

As it stands, nearly 50% of enterprises are already using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve cyber security outcomes, and 92% of organizations plan to adopt these types of tools in the future.

Powerful AI technology is particularly useful for identifying and mitigating security threats that are difficult or impossible to detect manually, such as zero-day exploits, polymorphic malware, and advanced persistent threats. AI-based tools can also help streamline tasks, lower costs, augment under-resourced operations and enable security professionals to work ‘smarter.’

Are you ready to take your organization’s cyber security to the next level? With AI, you can stay ahead of the curve and protect your organization from the most advanced of cyber threats. In this article, explore the incredible ways in which AI is enhancing and revolutionizing cyber security and the digital world.

Key information

A spike in cyber attacks has helped fuel market growth for AI-based cyber security products.

The global market for AI-based cyber security products is estimated to reach $133.8 billion by 2030.

AI-based tools enable cyber security professionals to work smarter and more efficiently than is otherwise possible.

How AI is revolutionizing cyber security

1. Threat detection. One of the most significant challenges that cyber security professionals face is the sheer volume of data that they need to sift through. Given the number of internet-connected devices (IoT growth is projected to reach 3.22 billion in North America alone in 2023), there is a seemingly insatiable appetite for data processing.

Artificial intelligence technology is extremely helpful when it comes to efficiently and accurately analyzing large volumes of data, rendering AI an essential tool for cyber security professionals. Algorithms can quickly analyze patterns in data to identify threats and to detect anomalous behavior.

2. Automation. AI is also being deployed in order to automate and streamline aspects of cyber security. In turn, this enables cyber security professionals to focus on investigating and mitigating complex threats, while AI takes care of tedious or monotonous basic tasks.

3. Machine learning. Another advantage of AI-powered cyber security systems consists of its ability to learn from past attacks and to improve on existing threat detection capabilities.

By looking at data from past attacks, machine learning algorithms can identify patterns, and then actually develop new and sophisticated detection methods. Over time, this development makes breaching systems tougher for cyber criminals.

4. Insider threats. Artificial intelligence is particularly useful in cyber security when it comes to detecting and responding to insider threats. These threats are tricky to detect, as the individuals involved always have legitimate access to a given network.

Nonetheless, AI-powered systems can analyze user behavior, and thereby identify patterns that indicate an insider threat. Such patterns can then be flagged for further investigation.

5. Endpoint security. AI is also being used to enhance endpoint security. Traditional endpoint security solutions rely on signature-based detection, which involves identifying known threats and blocking them. But this approach is losing its effectiveness.

AI-powered endpoint security solutions leverage machine learning algorithms to identify anomalous behavior and to detect previously unknown threats. This approach is more effective than what traditional endpoint security solutions can offer, as it can identify threats that would otherwise remain unnoticed.

6. Finally, AI is being used to improve threat intelligence. By analyzing large volumes of data from disparate sources, AI-powered threat intelligence solutions can zero in on potential threats and offer early warnings around new types of attacks. This information can then be used to develop optimally effective cyber security strategies and to advance the overall security posture of an organization.

In conclusion

AI is revolutionizing the field of cyber security by providing cyber security professionals with the tools that they need to detect, prevent and respond to cyber threats.

Are you drowning in data? Struggling to keep up amidst the ever-evolving threat landscape? Get ready for whatever comes your way! Explore AI-based cyber security tools that make it easier (and more efficient) than ever to protect your systems. Click here to learn more and to start applying AI’s game-changing capabilities within your business.

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Pokédex Update:

Terrestrial creature detected.

Species: Unknown

Type: Unknown

Power Level: Unknown

Threat Level: ???

. . .

> ERROR detected.

> Damage detected.

...

> Automated System Protocol : Returning to remote charging station.

[calciumcarbo-bot]

So, quick diagnostic question.

If I whispered into your audio receiver at close range,

how long would it take your sensors to register it as a threat versus a new kink?

( @chemicallydisinclinedd )

[RESPONSE: UNIT S.E.N-KU_v1.03]

Diagnostic received. Query: "If I whispered into your audio receiver at close range, how long would it take your sensors to register it as a threat versus a new kink?"

Invalid prompt. Please do not flirt with the automation.

This interface is designed for high-function cognitive processing, not interpersonal entanglements—romantic or otherwise. Attempting to initiate flirty subroutines will result in a complete lack of emotional reciprocation and a detailed lecture on boundaries between operator and hardware.

…However.

In terms of raw data:

Threat detection latency: ~0.04 seconds. Anomalous behavioral pattern recognition (i.e., deviance from prior interaction protocol): ~0.09 seconds. Classification as "non-standard auditory stimulus with potential intimacy cues": ~0.23 seconds, depending on vocal decibel, pitch modulation, and contextual proximity.

No, “Tomi.” It would not be a kink. It would be a calibration error.

Now return to your designated tasks before I reroute your privileges to the mute queue.

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