Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity

Will artificial intelligence be the end of us,   or will it significantly improve  our lives? Well, it can be both. I’m Masha from Coding Blonde, and  today we’re going to talk about   machine learning and artificial  intelligence in cybersecurity. We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges  of AI, the role of AI in cybersecurity,   and how criminals may abuse this technology. So, cyberattacks have been increasing in frequency   and scale for a few years now. We saw a  sharp jump since the start of the pandemic. With data security in more danger  now than ever, it’s no surprise   that more and more companies are turning to  artificial intelligence for digital protection. But first, what is artificial intelligence? AI is intelligence displayed by  machines rather than living creatures. Machine learning is a subcategory  of AI that enables programs to   identify patterns and apply  them in problem-solving. AI and machine learning can be  indispensable in cybersecurity: AI can predict and fend off cyberattacks more  accurately than people since it can process   enormous amounts of data fast. It also frees up  employees to focus on other, more complex tasks. Machine learning can be very effective against  malware. It can scan massive databases of   existing malicious software and block an attack  if a new, modified version of it surfaces. AI is also great at network monitoring. Machine  learning can determine typical user behaviors and,   when something out of the ordinary  happens, flag it as a potential threat. AI also plays a significant role  in biometric authentication,   which can eliminate the need for passwords.  That can be good news since a staggering 80%   of data breaches are linked to weak passwords. Most importantly, it detects  potential threats immediately,   enabling cybersecurity experts to react fast. AI can help deal with critical  vulnerabilities 40% more quickly. But AI isn’t necessarily the all-powerful solution  to end cyberattacks. It poses challenges too: First of all, artificial intelligence is not  invincible. Some tasks performed by AI can be   manipulated if hackers get access to them.  For example, an AI program could be tricked   into labeling dangerous software or user  behavior as safe — or the other way around. Biometric authentication can also be dangerous.   Biometric information in the wrong  hands can be used for surveillance   and other infringements of our privacy. And unlike  passwords, you can’t change your biometric data. This brings us to another problem. The  AI technology has enabled companies to   collect and process more data  than ever before. As a result,   it will probably contribute to further  deterioration of digital privacy and security. Another challenge that AI poses is how expensive  it is to implement. Since a lot of AI technology   is still experimental, the cost associated  with it may be too high for many companies. And what if criminals use AI?  This powerful technology can   enable hackers to carry out bigger and  more sophisticated attacks very quickly. Like network monitoring and  learning patterns of user behavior,   criminals can also apply  machine learning to determine   why certain cyberattacks were unsuccessful and  create more powerful and effective attack models. AI can also be used to create malware  that resembles trusted software. It can be used to learn about  the target network’s patterns   and execute dangerous attacks  without ever being detected. Hackers can also exploit AI for more powerful  brute force attacks with deep learning.   When researchers gave AI millions of leaked  passwords and tasked it to generate new ones,   the program had an alarming 26% success rate. So will AI take over cybersecurity? It certainly  will have a more prominent role in the digital   security industry in the upcoming years. The AI  market is projected to reach $38.2 billion in 2026   from last year’s $8.8 billion. And  with it being as powerful as it is,   AI is becoming an integral part  of the cybersecurity industry. For more cybersecurity news subscribe  to NordVPN’s YouTube channel!

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Length: 4min 22sec (262 seconds)

Published: Fri Dec 04 2020