This impact is expected to increase as professionals utilise AI-based tool and in responding to attacks. Respondents cited not only an increase in cyber threats, but greater evidence of AI generated threats and illustrated the very subtle signs that indicate an attack is automated as opposed to human based.
Greater efficiency is the most positive outcome of AI on cybersecurity professional's role and there is a strong the expectation that AI will significantly impact their role in the future. This is most acutely felt in roles that feature time consuming, repetitive functions.
Bad actors are using AI for malicious acts – with the focus on mis information and deception attacks. With major elections taking place around the world, this creates significant concern for corporations, individuals and governments alike.
Education and best practice for use are essential for professionals to leverage AI in their organisations. This includes having a policy on safe and ethical use as well as the more practical aspects of deployment. There is a general feeling that regulation and policy at a government level must catch up with the use of AI.
