5 questions to ask about machine learning – Sophos News

But few of them will get around to explaining what it is, how it works and why you should care. At Sophos, we've made big investments in data science and machine learning, including acquiring machine learning company Invincea and establishing a team of leading data scientists focused on infusing machine learning into the core of our products. Our approach to machine learning has always been based on science, transparency and validation. Instead of describing machine learning like pixie dust to be spread on products, we'll use this forum to describe the nuts, bolts and challenges in machine learning and how we approach it. One of the hardest things when evaluating machine learning products is how to find out what's under the hood and why.