Artificial Intelligence

AI’s impact on the cybersecurity landscape

Published on December 18, 2024

The rapid evolution of AI is transforming cybersecurity, introducing both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data in real time enhances cybersecurity measures by automating threat detection, predicting vulnerabilities, and accelerating incident responses.

Organizations can now combat sophisticated cyberthreats with AI-driven solutions that adapt to evolving attack methods. Yet, this progress brings critical questions: How do businesses maintain data privacy while leveraging AI? What ethical considerations must be addressed when deploying AI in security systems? And how can companies maintain compliance with stringent regulations like the GDPR while innovating in this fast-paced landscape?

In this podcast, Alex Sharpe, an expert on cybersecurity governance and digital transformation, discusses the evolving regulatory environment and AI’s impact on cybersecurity practices. He highlights the importance of adaptable policies, cross-functional collaboration, and the need to broaden skillsets to meet the demands of a rapidly changing field.

Agenda  

  • Staying vigilant against AI-powered cyberattacks
  • Using AI to enhance defense strategies within modern infrastructure
  • Adhering to cybersecurity regulations
  • Maintaining good cyber hygiene
  • The importance of certifications for external service providers
  • Embedding cybersecurity as a core function across business operations
  • The future of cybersecurity: embracing collaboration and AI-driven innovation
John Donegan

John Donegan

Enterprise Analyst, ManageEngine

John is an Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine. He covers infosec, cybersecurity, and public policy, addressing technology-related issues and their impact on business. Over the past fifteen years, John has worked at tech start-ups, as well as B2B and B2C enterprises. He has presented his research at five international conferences, and he has publications from Indiana University Press, Intellect Books, and dozens of other outlets. John holds a B.A. from New York University, an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, and an M.A. from Boston University.

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