AI and cyber security have become more interconnected with each other in recent times. Be it in Tech or in any other field, cyber security and artificial intelligence are interconnected since they can provide data security if used properly. However, with the wrong usage, it is possible that the customer data faces a lot of threats, and that can cause damage to the face value of the company. This blog will provide both the opportunities and threats in cyber security with artificial intelligence so that you can avoid the risks while utilizing the opportunities for better improvement.
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Threats of AI in Cyber Security
Businesses need to take extra precautions from AI threats in cyber security. Threats from AI can cause a huge amount of damage to the company’s data system. This will jeopardize the security of its customers. The following threats of AI are mainly seen in cyber security.
Phishing Attacks
Previously, it was possible to detect phishing attacks easily by spotting the wrong grammar or mis-constructed paragraphs. It was possible since most of the phishing attacks were done by non-native English speakers. However, with the help of AI, hackers have started using grammatically correct language. It is also possible to make it sound natural by giving the prompt to make it human-generated. The attackers have also started using chatbots, and it is possible to write human-like short texts with these chatbots. As a result, identifying phishing attacks has become more difficult for people.
Malware and Backdoors
Many developers have been taking the help of artificial intelligence to write code. This has become a big help for developers. However, this has also increased the number of Malware. Artificial intelligence may generate malware or backdoors that are inserted within the legitimate code. The developers will not understand that this has happened and unknowingly add that code to the website or app, which can cause a data breach for the company.
The sensitive data of the customers will be compromised in this way. Web or app developers have to be extra mindful regarding the code they are using generated from AI. They need to make sure that the output provided is clean and only provides the information they have asked for.
Deepfakes
Deepfake technology has become one of the most dangerous processes that can damage a company’s reputation. With the help of deepfakes, AI can replicate any appearance or voice, and it will look very real. It is very easy for the cyber-criminal to target your clients in the name of your company employees. The victims will not be able to differentiate between what is fake and what is real, and that will cause a lot of damage to the sensitive data of the customers. Right now, proper verification of deepfakes has not been possible, and for that reason, it has been causing a serious threat to individuals as well as to companies.
Misinformation and Hallucinations
Generative AI is still learning new data, and that is why it can provide various information that is not factually correct. This issue is known as hallucinations, as the conclusion provided by generative AI may say something that looks correct but might not be correct in real life.
In recent times, every company has been utilizing AI without being aware of the accuracy of the data. It is possible that the attackers may feed bad data to the AI, and the user will get the wrong results from prompt usage. Attackers have been exploiting the user with the usage of prompt injections. The identification of misinformation has become very difficult for users, and as a result, they may share any information that can harm the company’s reputation.
Opportunities of AI in Cyber Security
Even though there are multiple threats, combining cyber security and artificial intelligence has created multiple doors of opportunity for businesses. It can be said that, in modern times, organizations cannot work without the help of artificial intelligence. Cyber security and artificial intelligence are now going hand-in-hand for the improvement of businesses. The annual Cost of a Data Breach report also shows that it is possible to handle a data breach effectively with the help of artificial intelligence only. The following opportunities artificial intelligence can provide to businesses when it comes to cyber security.
Time and Cost Saving
The annual Cost of a Data Breach report highlights that, earlier, a single data breach used to cost around 4.5 million, which has now decreased to 1.76 million. The average time it takes to handle data breaches is now around 126-150 days, which is also lower than the earlier data breach time.
This indicates that the usage of artificial intelligence has helped to save both time and cost when it comes to cyber security. Businesses are now able to handle cyber security more easily with the help of artificial intelligence.
Anomaly Detection with Machine Learning
Data pattern spotting within a huge amount of data has always been a huge struggle while providing cyber security. However, due to the presence of machine learning, it has become easy to identify data patterns from a huge amount of data. With the help of machine learning, it is possible to find anomalies and outliers even within a vast dataset. Identifying these issues is important for companies while trying to detect cyber security threats. The provision of cyber security has become much easier for organizations with the help of these artificial intelligence methods.
Process Automation
Organizations are delegating their routine and monotonous tasks to AI. Artificial intelligence can not only complete those tasks, but it can also anticipate the tasks that need to be completed. It is possible to identify possible cyber security threats from historical data with the help of deep learning. On the other hand, organizations can simplify any complex information and make it available for any person within the organization with the help of large language models. This way, any employee can review the activities that are going on and make reports on them.
Easy Interactions with AI
Enquiring about any particular topic has become easier for organizations with the help of artificial intelligence. It is possible to enquire about any issue with chatbots or the generative AI, and they will answer the questions in simple and natural language. Organizations can not only resolve a query but also analyze any type of data with the help of artificial intelligence. This way, AI has become very efficient in providing cyber security.
Threat Identification
Organizations have been able to identify the threats in a very effective way, and that has helped the internal teams handle data breaches. Organizations have been able to create demo situations with AI, and that has provided a room for practice for employees while providing data security.
Final Words
Artificial intelligence has both threats and opportunities when it comes to cyber security. However, organizations cannot omit the use of artificial intelligence. Therefore, it has become important for organizations to effectively handle AI and use it in their day-to-day activities. Organizations need to become tech-savvy and start handling AI effectively. However, this can be overwhelming at times, and in those scenarios, it is necessary to outsource the activities related to cyber security to the experts. RiskMan Consulting provides Cyber Security services so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the details of its activities. Reach out to us if you want us to handle your cyber security activities efficiently.
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