How AI Will Shape The Next Generation Of Cyber Threats
HelpNet Security, Thursday, November 7th, 2024
In this Help Net Security interview, Buzz Hillestad, CISO at Prismatic, discusses how AI's advancement reshapes cybercriminal skillsets and lowers entry barriers for potential attackers.
Hillestad highlights that, as AI tools become more accessible, organizations must adapt their defenses to anticipate evolving threats.
How might the development of AI technology impact the skillsets required for cybercriminals? Will AI lower the barrier to entry for potential attackers?
The development of AI technology will dramatically shift the skillsets required for cybercriminals, effectively lowering the barrier to entry. Traditionally, sophisticated cyberattacks required significant technical expertise - attackers needed to understand coding, malware engineering, and advanced exploitation techniques. With the rise of AI, these barriers are diminishing.