The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only helping businesses; it is also bringing about major changes in the world of cybersecurity. Positively, AI is improving automated, real-time cyber threat identification and analysis. Businesses now have improved and faster capabilities for cyber defense, enabling them to monitor system activity, identify anomalies, and identify individuals acting unusually. Regrettably, there are two aspects to consider when utilizing AI to enhance performance. In the present digital landscape, cybercriminals are also using AI and machine learning (ML) tools to attack and exploit victims’ networks more effectively, and there are two main areas where such tools are having the greatest impact. First, AI can be used to automate and speed up cyberattacks. AI tools reduce time spent on reconnaissance, information gathering, and analysis ahead of an attack. They can also direct the exploration and exploitation of a victim’s IT systems; once an attacker is inside, ultimately reducing the amount of time between initial compromise and the theft or destruction of information.

Full commentary : How artificial intelligence can be used to automate and speed up cyber attacks and what should small and medium business do to mitigate these AI-driven threats.