With more devices being introduced to the
corporate network, enterprises are facing an onslaught of cyber security
challenges as constant threats are becoming much more sophisticated and
prevalent. The prospect of data breaches, loss of sensitive data, or network
crashes forces corporations to implement security measures and build cyber
security strategies to protect digital assets and keep up with—if not get ahead
of—hackers and other cybercriminals.As enterprises realize that cyber threats are
too great to manage without advanced technology, artificial intelligence (AI)
is being introduced to monitor networks, manage risks, detect threats, and
identify fraud. In fact, the market for AI in security is expected to reach
more than $35 billion by 2024.While there is a seemingly endless number of
solutions available addressing all manner of threats, real-time threat
detection, malware detection and software-vulnerability detection are three
areas that show great promise for enterprise security.
Real-Time
Threat DetectionAI’s ability to manage massive amounts of data
faster than any human has helped enterprises defend themselves from potential
cyber attacks. By spotting anomalies in behavior patterns of people, data,
applications or devices, enterprises are stopping attacks well before they
start. Information analyzed by AI can be collected for historical reference to
further detect patterns that could indicate future potential attacks. In
essence, the system gets more intelligent overtime, which increases its
effectiveness and value.Malware DetectionMalware, such as botnets, ransomware, and
cryptominers are compromising network security and overwhelming computer
resources with the installation of backdoors or scraping data. By analyzing
data and spotting events that aren’t considered normal, (i.e. a spike in power
consumption every night between midnight and 4 a.m.), AI enables enterprises to
detect and stop malware immediately by shutting down any unusual activity and
quarantining unrecognized apps. In addition, AI can “learn” from older malware
codes to detect new or mutated versions of malware, further protecting
organizations even as cyber threats evolve.Software
Vulnerability DetectionA growing number of companies are adopting
practices to deliver applications and services at higher velocities, giving
them an advantage over competitors. By sharing and releasing information faster
than ever, the possibility of errors in code increases, leading to
vulnerabilities in the software. However, ensuring code is error-free is a
near-impossible task for humans to accomplish - what would take developers
weeks, AI can do accurately in minutes.As cyber threats adapt and evolve, so do AI
technology and enterprise security. By augmenting the work of cybersecurity professionals
and filling the gaps in current IT security strategies, AI is giving
enterprises the power to protect themselves against cyber threats and bolster
their security efforts.
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