Where is AI Used the Most? In Cybersecurity

The use of AI is increasing across a multitude of functionalities, but according to data provided by the Consumer Technology Association, its top use in 2018 was in cybersecurity: specifically in detecting and deterring security intrusions, with 44 percent of all AI applications being used for that purpose. Artificial intelligence is particularly attuned to performing and automating cybersecurity tasks by utilizing deep-learning algorithms to find patterns in data, detect vulnerable user behaviors, and predict security trends. Azure Sentinel, Microsoft's cloud-based SIEM (security information and event management) tool is one such example of an artificial intelligence that doesn't just automate security operations tasks but uses algorithms to learn from its actions. Like any AI, the more data it receives, the more accurate its decisions are in identifying threats and responding to them. Ultimately, the goal is for AI to be fully autonomous in its prediction, detection, and response to malicious threats, working behind the scenes and providing a seamless front-end-user experience.