CIO Magazine: Optimizing Teams for AI and Cybersecurity
(Cary, NC) 2024 is rapidly shaping up to be a defining year in generative AI. While 2023 saw its emergence as a potent new technology, business leaders are now grappling with how to best leverage its transformative power to grow efficiency, security, and revenue. With the near-universal integration of AI into global technology, the need for AI-ready cybersecurity teams is more critical than ever. INE Security, a leading global cybersecurity training and cybersecurity certification provider, predicts large language model (LLM) applications like chatbots and AI-drive virtual assistants will be at particular risk.
"AI systems are invaluable, enabling us to process vast amounts of data with unmatched speed and accuracy, detect anomalies, predict threats, and respond to incidents in real time. But these revolutionary technologies are also empowering attackers, leveling the playing field in unprecedented ways,” said Lindsey Rinehart, COO and Head of AI Integration at INE Security. “As automated attacks increase, our defense strategies must also be automated and intelligent. The accelerating arms race between cyber attackers and defenders underscores the vital need for ongoing training and development for cybersecurity teams.”
According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024, cybercriminals mentioned AI and GPT in over 800,000 posts in illicit markets and dark web forums last year. Training and preparation for AI in infosec are no longer optional: organizations must deploy employee training for AI and cybersecurity to maintain effectiveness and stay ahead of attackers.
