AI is strategic to increase corporate cybersecurity

The cyber threat landscape in Brazil has never been more complex than the current one. In addition to the country being, admittedly, a barn for hackers from around the world, intensified by a parallel market of local fraudsters, cybersecurity teams need to face a constant flood of attacks that only increase in frequency and sophistication. In Brazil, a report by Apura Cyber Intelligence pointed out an increase of 220% in ransomware attacks in 2023, compared to the previous year.

This avalanche of security alerts and incidents makes it difficult to maintain effective security throughout the organization. Many companies do not have the necessary number of cybersecurity professionals to respond adequately to alerts. According to ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies), Brazil faces a deficit of 70 thousand qualified professionals in information security, a number that tends to grow with the digitization of companies.

Generative AI is a potential tool that companies can use to scale human-led cyber defenses, and the technology is already present in various cybersecurity solutions.

Expanding security knowledge with AI

Generative AI has tremendous potential in the field of security, being able to extend knowledge and best practices by providing automated remediation steps and guidance.

With the use of generative AI, professionals do not have to focus so much on teaching a specific remediation technique or instructing on the use of a specific technology.The focus shifts to teaching which AI workflows or prompts should be utilized in different scenarios.

Several cybersecurity solutions are already adopting generative AI, improving security outcomes, remediation time, and the learning curve of analysts operating the solutions.Using natural language processing (NLP) to support security teams in processes such as incident response, threat hunting, and security posture management, it becomes easier for current cybersecurity teams to manage the amount of tasks and systems today.

More than that, AI also helps to lower the technological barrier between different technical levels of professionals AED leveling the knowledge about specific types of attack, remediation techniques, security platforms, among other cases.

AI's “magical” with automation and predictive analytics

Once“equipped with Artificial Intelligence, security solutions can detect and respond to security incidents in real time, minimizing the impact of attacks. Automation allows for the rapid identification of threats and the execution of corrective measures without immediate human intervention, which is vital in a scenario where cyberattacks are increasingly fast and complex.

AI can also analyze large volumes of data to predict potential threats before they occur. Using advanced machine learning techniques and access to use cases as well as databases of attack information, it is possible to identify anomalous patterns and behaviors that may indicate an imminent attack. This predictive analysis allows companies to adopt a proactive rather than reactive stance towards cybersecurity.

Another point is that with Artificial Intelligence, it is possible to really customize cybersecurity solutions for each company. AI algorithms can be trained to understand the specific environment of an organization, and adapt security measures to protect the most critical assets.

Finally, AI helps security teams address one of the biggest challenges of the operation: false positives, which consume time and resources for dual verification 'ONE that needs to be done by a human. AI can help filter out these alerts, allowing security professionals to focus on real threats. AI systems can interpret and contextualize alerts, significantly reducing workload and increasing the accuracy of responses.

In short, AI is a powerful ally in the fight against cyber threats, bringing efficiency, accuracy and innovation to the field of cybersecurity.As companies continue to adopt this technology, they will be better positioned to protect their data and operations against the increasingly sophisticated attacks of hackers.