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The future of cybersecurity depends on our ability to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for good in our interconnected world, a leading expert has said.
According to Hilal Computers senior director Roshan George, while AI is not a silver bullet, it represents a significant leap forward in the battle against cyber threats.
“By embracing AI responsibly and ethically, we can build a more secure and resilient synthetic society, where technology empowers us to connect and thrive without fear,” he said during a presentation at the second Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS).
Mr George, who is the brain behind Danaspeaks.ai – an innovative AI-powered platform that enables natural language conversations, was delivering a talk on ‘The Growing Influence of AI on Cybersecurity in a Synthetic Society.’
He sees cybersecurity being revolutionised by AI-powered solutions as they constantly monitor networks, thwarting attacks in real-time; analyse vast data, predicting and preventing cyberattacks proactively; automate tasks, freeing humans for complex challenges and emerging threats and analyse user behaviour, identifying and stopping potential insider threats.
Noting that while AI’s cybersecurity potential is undeniable, Mr George said its implementation faces challenges.
“AI algorithms can inherit biases, leading to unfair outcomes. Transparency in AI development is crucial to mitigate this. Integrating AI with existing infrastructure can be complex and requires careful planning and execution. Balancing security with individual privacy is paramount. Ethical AI frameworks and proper data governance are essential,” he explained.
Looking ahead, the expert is excited about promising advancements with evolving machine learning, faster incident response and AI-driven threat detection coming into play.
“Machine learning algorithms will become increasingly sophisticated, enabling AI to adapt to new threats and vulnerabilities in real-time. AI will be able to identify and respond to novel cyber threats that were previously unknown, providing a robust defence against constantly evolving attack methodologies and AI will accelerate the process of identifying, containing, and recovering from cyberattacks, minimising the impact on organisations and individuals,” believes Mr George.
Asked what organisations should do to prepare for the AI-driven cybersecurity landscape, the expert suggested three key steps.
“You can invest in AI security solutions which will enhance existing measures, train your team and stay ahead of the curve with an AI-skilled workforce and implement robust measures to protect sensitive information and mitigate privacy risks,” he concluded.
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