AI Helps Security Teams, But Boosts Threats
Security Boulevard, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
Opinions are divided on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, according to a recent survey from CyberEdge Group. The report found that more than a third (36%) of security professionals anticipate that AI will primarily benefit IT security teams.
However, nearly a quarter of the 1,200 IT security respondents (24%) to CyberEdge Group's 2024 Cyberthreat Defense Report expressed concern about AI-driven tactics giving threat actors the upper hand. For 45% of respondents, the top apprehension is the use of AI by threat actors to pinpoint vulnerabilities in cyber defenses.
The dynamics of cyber threats are evolving, as evidenced by recent trends in ransomware attacks. Following a steady increase over five years, the report suggested, the number of organizations falling victim to ransomware saw a notable shift from 73% to 64%.