Why Security Analysts Need AI to Fight AI

How ignoring the potential of artificial intelligence can put your organization at risk

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a powerful tool for security analysts, but also for threat actors. Cybercriminals, hackers, and nation-state actors are increasingly using AI to automate, optimize, and obfuscate their attacks. AI can help them bypass security measures, generate realistic phishing emails, create deepfake videos, and launch sophisticated malware. According to a report by McAfee, AI-enhanced cyberattacks are expected to become more prevalent and dangerous soon.

The Limitations of Traditional Security Methods

While threat actors are embracing AI, many security analysts are still relying on traditional methods that are not equipped to handle the complexity and speed of AI-enhanced attacks. Manual analysis, rule-based systems, and signature-based detection are often ineffective, inefficient, and prone to errors. They can also generate a lot of false positives and false negatives, leading to alert fatigue and missed threats. Moreover, traditional security methods can be easily evaded by AI techniques that can adapt, mutate, and learn from their environment.