Deep Learning's Growing Impact on Security

Deep learning is one of the buzziest buzzwords of 2017, and for good reason. Deep learning (more accurately called deep neural networks) attempts to mimic the activities of the brain. The basic principles of neural networks have existed since the late 1950s, yet it wasn't until around 2010 that computers became powerful enough (and data got big enough) for highly complex "deep" neural networks to become practical for real-world applications. Today, this technique is revolutionizing natural language processing and malware detection. Deep learning can figure out how to solve tough problems, such as identifying suspicious online behavior.