Wendy Thomas, CEO at Secureworks, discusses identifying & protecting against cyberattacks. Topics include cyber threats & trends, water scarcity & greenhouse gas reductions, online security tips, international growth & AI, the importance of cybersecurity, and the economic outlook.
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and impact, with the average cost of a breach for US businesses reaching nearly $10 million this year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in detecting and responding to cyber threats more quickly, but adversaries are also leveraging AI to enhance their attacks.
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The Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and impact, with the average cost of a breach for US businesses reaching nearly $10 million this year. Threat groups are categorized into traditional cyber crime, nation state activity, and activist attacks. China and Russia are primary sources of nation state attacks, while other countries like Iran and North Korea are also active. Attackers exploit tried-and-true techniques such as software vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, and phishing emails.
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in detecting and responding to cyber threats more quickly. AI models and amplifies adversary behavior, helping to identify anomalies and prioritize threats. The use of AI enables faster detection and response times, reducing the dwell time of cyber attacks. However, adversaries are also leveraging AI to enhance their attacks, such as creating more convincing phishing emails and using deep fakes for social engineering.
Wendy Thomas, CEO at Secureworks, discusses identifying and protecting against cyberattacks. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.