Gartner ThinkCast
AI Is a Cybersecurity Tool and Threat
May 14, 2024
Patrick Hevesi, VP Analyst with Gartner for Technical Professionals, discusses the concept of 'dark AI' in cybersecurity. He highlights the need for private AI instances and data protection measures to mitigate risks. The podcast explores AI's role in cybersecurity, defense strategies, and leveraging AI tools for protection against sophisticated attacks.
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Quick takeaways
- Implement private instances of AI and strict data protection protocols to mitigate dark AI risks.
- Leverage AI for defense strategies and upskill security teams to counter evolving cyber attacks.
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Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
AI is a major theme in cybersecurity, affecting companies in different ways. Challenges include the availability of dark AI models for hackers, upskilling security teams to counter advanced attacks, and leveraging AI to enhance security operations. The shift in attack surfaces due to AI necessitates a focus on cloud security and upskilling security personnel to adapt to emerging trends like cloud security and AI usage.
