AI Applications in Cybersecurity

Abstract

Since the creation of the internet, technology has evolved and continues to mass produce systems that humans can rely on and make their lives more productive. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of those software as it is a tool that mimics human intelligence to perform tasks that we sometimes find repetitive and time-consuming. Another important use of this technology is the introduction of cybersecurity, which ensures the protection of a user's sensitive data online to prevent unauthorized use. When cybersecurity and AI interlay, an increment of protection shows a tangible result; it assures greater protection against cybercriminals. First, this chapter discusses and introduces terms related to cybersecurity and AI; then it goes on to widely explore multiple methods of how AI tools are being integrated within the cybersecurity space, as well as what characteristics of AI pose a threat to the protection that cybersecurity offers. The main idea explored in this chapter is how AI tools are being used to improve and revolutionize the way cybersecurity works worldwide.