What researchers are learning about GenAI and cyber security.
Pair AI with cyber security and the possibilities are staggering.
For many security professionals, it's a foregone conclusion that incorporating intelligence into cyber security will improve cyber defenses battered by sophisticated cyberattacks.
Check Point partnered with market researchers at Vanson Bourne to understand how security professionals are adopting Generative AI is their practices.
The cyber security skills gap puts a serious damper on how effective organizations can assemble the right defenses against AI-infused cybercrime.
Surveyed professionals said the skills gap significantly hampers an organization's ability to conduct efficient security operations.
As a result, surveyed organizations said they have turned to AI-powered tools to boost cyber security, including incident response, malware protection, and data loss protection.
Organizations have also embraced GenAI for strategic purposes.
A significant portion of respondents said they have been leveraging GenAI for over a year to enhance cyber security against sophisticated threats.
All global regions said GenAI tools offer a better understanding of user behavior and anomalies.
Respondents in Europe were less in agreement on whether AI can be linked to higher efficiency such as enhanced threat prevention and detection, streamlined security operations and resource allocation, and reduced manual work for their teams.
Nearly 50 percent of APAC professional indicated GenAI offering streamlined security operations and resource allocation, the highest of the three global regions.
The skills gap paradox and GenAI. Bridging the Gap: GenAI can be an ally in addressing the skills gap.
It offers a way to augment existing capabilities and improve efficiency, especially in sectors with a high demand for cyber security proficiency.
The impact of GenAI varies across sectors, with particular benefits observed in healthcare and finance.
Investment and Implementation: The Road Ahead. The commitment to integrating GenAI into cyber security is strong, with 90 percent of organizations planning to prioritize AI/ML and GenAI tools.
The journey towards a GenAI-integrated security landscape will offer security leaders both rewards and challenges.
It's clear, GenAI will help transform organizations as cyber security providers incorporate greater intelligence.
Embracing GenAI with strategic foresight will pave the way for a more secure and resilient digital future.
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This Cyber News was published on blog.checkpoint.com. Publication date: Wed, 29 May 2024 13:43:05 +0000