IST: Implications of AI in Cybersecurity – Shifting the Offense-Defense Balance
The report examines how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity by enhancing both attack and defense strategies, highlighting challenges like deepfakes and polymorphic malware while advocating for balanced integration and human oversight.
IST: Implications of AI in Cybersecurity – Shifting the Offense-Defense Balance
This report from the Institute for Security and Technology examines the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity, exploring how AI is revolutionizing both offensive and defensive capabilities. The authors analyze AI's impact on various aspects of cybersecurity, including content analysis, authentication, software security, and security operations.
They identify key premises about AI's effects and offer recommendations for mitigating risks and leveraging AI's potential benefits. The report also examines emerging threats, such as AI-generated deepfakes and polymorphic malware, and suggests strategies for minimizing attack surfaces and improving overall cybersecurity posture.
Finally, the report emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach, integrating AI effectively while maintaining human oversight and addressing potential vulnerabilities in AI systems themselves.
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