Op-Ed: AI and cyber security – the double-edged sword
AI is transforming cyber security, offering organisations powerful new tools to strengthen their defences.
A recent report by Optus, Palo Alto and Cisco, Cyber Security in an AI-Driven World: Australia-Based Insights, highlights three key areas: AI for security, security for AI, and securing against AI. Security for AI remains the biggest challenge as it requires expertise in AI governance, compliance, ethics, and risk management domains – skills that many organisations are still developing.
AI is a “double-edged sword”, but businesses have an opportunity to stay ahead. While threat actors are leveraging AI to refine cyber attacks, AI-driven defences are becoming more advanced, helping businesses enhance their situational awareness and resilience. The key is ensuring AI is deployed responsibly and securely.
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