Machine Learning Is Our Best Weapon Against Spiraling Cyberthreats

The security industry is facing a perfect storm created by the combination of an acute skill shortage, an expanding attack surface and increasingly sophisticated adversaries. As a result, the tactics that have served us in the past will no longer suffice. The only way to battle these mounting threats is through collaboration and the strategic use of machine learning to transform computers into trusted allies in the battle against cyberattackers. Despite the best efforts of university and on-the-job trainers, the shortage of skilled security professionals is expected to reach 1.8 million unfilled jobs by 2022. This crisis comes just as the attack surface is expanding exponentially due to the proliferation of connected devices.