Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Advantages and Challenges
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool with numerous applications in various fields, including cybersecurity. Generative AI is a type of AI that can create new data, images, or text based on patterns and data it has been trained on. It can also transform how we detect and respond to threats, but only if we understand how to leverage AI correctly.
Most cybersecurity professionals have yet to explore the cybersecurity potential of AI. Today, let’s explore what generative AI is and how we can succeed with AI-enabled cybersecurity – and also look at the challenges involved.
One of the most significant challenges in cybersecurity is keeping up with the constantly evolving nature of threats. Traditional security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus software, are reactive and can only protect against known threats. This has been the case since IT security first existed. Security professionals quickly understood that good security meant always understanding the threats rather than just focusing on system and data protection mechanisms.
