Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR) DtSR Episode 657 - Cyber-Security Use-Cases for AI (Part 3)
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Jun 10, 2025 Raja Mukerji, a cybersecurity expert, joins John Dickson and Jeff Collins to dive into the exciting world of AI in cybersecurity. They explore AI's unique capabilities that current tools can't match and debate whether AI will replace or augment human roles in security operations. With a focus on practical use-cases and limitations, they shed light on the balance needed between automation and human expertise. Intriguingly, they also discuss challenges for newcomers in the field and the innovative utilization of data beyond security.
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AI Enhances, Doesn't Replace Humans
- AI enhances cybersecurity by improving threat detection and reducing false positives, not by replacing humans.
- The challenge lies in vetting vendor AI claims amidst ongoing hype.
AI Adapts Cybersecurity Defenses
- AI adapts static defenses to rapidly changing attacker behaviors and dynamic infrastructures.
- Developers spinning up many instances quickly makes traditional defenses obsolete, requiring faster AI response.
Cautious AI Deployment in SOC
- Use AI to reduce tier one workload and false positives, but be cautious about overreliance in tier two and tier three teams.
- Avoid trusting AI blindly to prevent new breach risks caused by automation errors.