BEYOND BINARY: AI AND CYBERSECURITY: A Journey through Innovation, Risk and Ethical Consideration for a Secure Tomorrow

Book excerpt: Cybersecurity seems to be constantly in the news. From ransomware and information theft through to compliance requirements, business mandates for cybersecurity insurance and the Dark Web, news stories crop up on a daily basis affecting businesses and individuals alike. Also in the news recently has been much excitement about Generative AI, ChatGPT and Machine Learning. You can now write books and create videos in a fraction of the time, do your taxes and even have it drive your car for you. AI is creating revolutionary change at a head-spinning pace that will touch nearly every aspect of our lives. It has already triggered a tidal wave of technological innovation that holds the potential to disrupt industries and organizations while creating new unforeseen opportunities for everyone. So how can we benefit from the power of AI in the world of cybersecurity to better protect us from hackers and ransomware, help to protect our data including personal data, and help us become and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements for industries such as healthcare, financial services, critical infrastructure, smart cities? This book provides a pragmatic lens through which we can understand and evaluate AI's contribution to contemporary cybersecurity practices. We explore real-world applications and case studies that illuminate AI's role in strengthening cybersecurity. From anomaly detection in financial institutions, to real-time malware protection in enterprise environments, to National Security and Defense application. The real-world applications discussed in this book offer not just a testament to AI’s capabilities but also food for thought for businesses, organizations, agencies and nations looking to integrate AI into their day-to-day operations. Included in this book: Real-world applications and case studies that highlight AI's role in strengthening cybersecurity Anomaly detection in financial institutions, real-time malware protection in enterprise environments, and National Security and Defense application Food for thought for businesses, organizations, agencies, and nations looking to integrate AI into their operations Exploration of ethical concerns and challenges surrounding the use of AI Future opportunities and limitations of AI in cybersecurity Pragmatic lens for understanding and evaluating AI's contribution to contemporary cybersecurity practices Join us as we journey through the concrete manifestations of AI's prowess in safeguarding our digital future.