Databarracks' research shows that artificial
intelligence is reshaping cyber security
LONDON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First launched in
2008, the Data Health Check 2024 explores trends in cyber, business
continuity, ransomware, insurance – and in a first for 2024 –
artificial intelligence.
In a survey of 500 UK IT, resilience and cyber security
professionals, almost two thirds are optimistic about the potential
of AI to enhance their security.
Small companies are an exception to this finding, with more than
half considering AI to be more of a threat than a benefit.
Rapid advancements in the field of AI, coupled with its
increasing use in the creation of advanced cyber threats, is likely
contributing to apprehension among these organisations.
While around a third of survey participants have not assessed AI
as a risk, the data suggests that it is a growing priority.
Before 2019, just two percent of organisations had completed an
AI risk assessment. Within the past 5 years, that figure has grown
to 65%.
Chris Butler, Resilience
Director at Databarracks, commented:
"Artificial intelligence will reshape the cyber security
landscape. The question is whether that is for the better or the
worse?
The Data Health Check 2024 has shown that attitudes towards AI
are mixed, which tracks closely with our experience and in everyday
conversations with our customers.
As with any technology, AI can be used for good or nefarious
purposes. From bespoke phishing emails to convincing deepfake
videos, the potential criminal applications of the technology are
becoming increasingly clear.
But we can also benefit from rapid advances in the field to
protect ourselves. Whether it is used to streamline the workflows
of cybersecurity teams or to independently detect potential threats
– AI is an invaluable defensive tool.
With AI-enhanced threats continuing to increase in both
frequency and complexity, IT professionals remain positive about
its potential to secure their organisations.
We recently hosted the Cyber Recovery Wargame, an
interactive crisis scenario where guests were tasked with managing
a recovery from a major cyber-attack. Many guests expressed that
they are keenly focused on emerging AI risks, but also recognised
its growing role in resilience.
For some, AI represents yet another tool that criminals are
using to carry out the same attacks as before – albeit with
increased complexity. And this ability to enhance existing
capabilities is exactly why there is still a case for AI
optimism.
While we often think about the ways AI will shape the future of
cyber security, it is already a vital tool in analysis, detection
and identification. Cyber is an arms race between attackers and
security professionals that demands we continually innovate
our defences."
Read the highlights from the Data Health Check
2024: https://datahealthcheck.databarracks.com/2024/
Download the full DHC
report: https://www.databarracks.com/resources/data-health-check-2024
About Databarracks
Databarracks is the technology and business resilience
specialist.
In 2003, we launched one of the world's first managed Backup
services to bring indestructible resilience to mission-critical
data.
Today, we deliver award-winning IT resilience and continuity
services. We help organisations get the most out of the cloud and
protect their data, wherever it lives.
And we back this up with unbeatable support. There's no such
thing as 'above and beyond' for our engineers because they only
work to one standard: to keep your systems running
perfectly.
Enterprise-class continuity, security and resilience. Accessible
for all.
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