The Impact of Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence in Cyber-security

Today, many business organizations are struggling to protect themselves and secure themselves from the growing number of cyber threats. Hence, the use of technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence has become important and necessary to enhance the security posture of these business organizations. 

Concept of Machine Learning – Understanding the Need & Importance 

Machine Learning (ML) is a growing technology which enables computer systems to learn from past data. It uses different algorithms to build mathematical models and make predictions through using historical data or information. It is a combination of Computer Science and Statistics put together to create predictive mathematical models.  

The need of Machine Learning (ML) technology has become quite significant because of its ever-growing demand which is increasing day by day and the major reason behind its popularity is because this technology is capable of performing tasks which is very difficult and complex for humans to implement directly. 

The importance of Machine Learning (ML) technology can be easily understood by its use cases. Using this technology, we can perform various tasks such as speech recognition, image recognition, cyber frauds detection and many more. 

Machine Learning – Impact on Cybersecurity 

Machine Learning (ML) technology within Cybersecurity domain plays a crucial role in defending security of various business organisations to enhance security processes, and makes it easier for Cybersecurity experts to quickly identify, prioritise and deal with cyber-attacks done by cybercriminals or hackers.  

The following are some of the areas in which Machine Learning (ML) technology has a significant impact within Cybersecurity domain to boost security: –

• Automation of Tasks – The technique of automating tasks with the help of Machine Learning (ML) technology is known as AutoML.   One of the major benefits of using AutoML in Cybersecurity domain is its capability to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, such as triaging intelligence, malware analysis, network log analysis and vulnerability assessments. 

• Identification of Cyber Threats – This is yet another area in which Machine Learning (ML) technology has a significant impact within Cybersecurity domain. Using Machine Learning (ML) advanced classification algorithms, Cybersecurity experts can detect and respond to any malicious activity in the form of cyber-attacks at real time. 

• Detection of Phishing Attacks – Conventional phishing attacks detection techniques are not sufficient to differentiate between harmless and malicious emails and it also lacks the speed and accuracy as well.  Using Machine Learning (ML) advanced classification algorithms, Cybersecurity experts can identify patterns that reveal malicious emails. 

Concept of Artificial Intelligence – Understanding the Need & Importance 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology which is designed and developed to simulate human intelligence in machines that are being programmed to think and act like humans. It is a superset of Machine Learning (ML) technology, which refers to the concept that computer programs can automatically learn from and adapt to new data without being assisted by humans. 

The need of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become quite significant because it is capable of performing human functions, such as planning, reasoning, communication, and perception, more effectively, efficiently, and at a lower cost.  

The importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology can be easily understood from various real-life examples, from chess-playing computers to self-driving cars, including voice assistants, face recognition for unlocking mobile phones and Machine Learning (ML) based financial fraud detection. 

Artificial Intelligence – Impact on Cybersecurity 

AI technology plays a crucial role in Cybersecurity domain with various business organisations using this technology more and more according to their needs and requirements. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has a significant impact on Cybersecurity domain due to these following reasons: –

• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, organisations can protect and secure their confidential information or data like login id and passwords that are vulnerable to cyber-attacks, compromising personal information, credit card information, etc. To protect this type of sensitive information or data, various organisations prefer the use of biometric logins as suggested by many Cybersecurity experts as well to create secure logins by either through scanning fingerprints, retinas or palm prints. This is the reason why biometric logins are a positive AI contribution to Cybersecurity. 

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology can be used to detect viruses and malwares by using complex Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to identify even the smallest behaviours of ransomware and malware attacks before it enters the system and then isolate them from that system. 

Conclusion

In the end, we can conclude to say, both Machine Learning (ML) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the two emerging & evolving technologies which have a significant impact on dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cyber threats and thereby helping various business organisations to protect and secure their network from all types of potential cyber threats. Hence, both these technologies are important and necessary to ensure a safe and secure cyber security. 

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