Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity: From hype to reality

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity has recently made several headlines: "The Future of Cybersecurity: Artificial Intelligence" (Cybersecurity.CIOReview), "How AI is the Future of Cybersecurity" (Infosecurity Magazine) and "AI in Cyber Security Market to Grow at an Exorbitant Pace" (P&S Market Research). These headlines make seasoned cybersecurity professionals wary. We've seen other emerging technologies receive similar attention, and we've seen many of them fail to live up to their expectations. In this article, we will build a real-world perspective on AI in cybersecurity. We will explore where scepticism regarding AI in cybersecurity is justified, how the technology can provide tangible value, and what to look for in an AI-driven cybersecurity provider.