AI has transformed the online world and changed the face of online cybersecurity. For many online businesses, cybersecurity is evolving fast so that AI can be utilized more to defend websites and data but it’s also worth knowing exactly how AI can be used to defeat AI threats and help keep your organization safe.
So, to help you get up to speed, here are five ways that AI software and programs can protect your business from, well, AI threats!
- Faster Detection
Yes, the human brain is exceptionally good at pattern recognition but when it comes to anomalies online, AI systems are even better, making them an effective defense against cyberattacks.
AI-based threat detection tools can monitor everything from network traffic to user behavior and even system activity. This allows the software to spot subtle deviations that many people would miss and improves security operations. The net benefit is that such issues are spotted before they evolve into a full breach, protecting your business data and your customers’ data.
- Automatic Threat Response
One thing that has shocked many business owners who’ve been on the receiving end of an AI attack is that it happens in milliseconds. Thus, a traditional or manual response is too slow to keep up, leaving every business vulnerable.
Defensive AI systems can automate actions, such as highlighting and isolating compromised devices, as well as blocking suspicious IP addresses and disabling users exhibiting odd behaviors. This reduces the window of exploitation and minimizes the potential damage from ransomware and data hacking attempts.
- AI Predictions
AI is now being used to forecast and predict how attackers may target computer systems. AI can analyze vulnerabilities, look at historical attack data and accurately predict emerging threat tactics, which helps businesses prioritize weak spots in their business’s cybersecurity. It’s also a great way to stay one step ahead of attacks!
- Identity Protection Through Behavioral Biometrics
AI-based cyberthreats will usually seek to attack authentication systems by mimicking user credentials. Defensive AI programs can spot this by analyzing how you, your staff, and even your customers typically act. This is incredibly effective in spotting abnormalities and can flag them to protect passwords and online systems. Even better is that these AI models can also ban IP addresses that are exhibiting odd behaviors before you’re even aware that they’re a risk!
- Defending Against AI-Generated Phishing and Deepfakes
AI has been successfully used to recreate the voice of Sir David Attenborough. So, it should be no surprise that cybercriminals are now using AI to create deepfake images, messages, and audio for fraud and theft. AI defense tools can analyze linguistic patterns, as well as track the source of the file to spot deception. If your company has such tools to hand, then you, your staff, and your customers will note the benefits of having a fraud-resistant website and business.
Business owners need to be aware that AI can be both a serious weapon and a brilliant shield to protect their online data. By learning how to use AI effectively, you can master it to get one step ahead of digital threats and keep your business up and running smoothly.
