Adoption Picking Up for AI in Cybersecurity; More Skilled Humans Needed Too

AI is increasingly being put to use in the technology stacks of cybersecurity companies, but not at the expense of human experts who guide the rollout and work alongside the smart tools. Before 2019, one in five cybersecurity software and service providers were employing AI, according to a study last year by Capgemini Research Institute, in a review of recent research published in DarkReading. Adoption was found to be "poised to skyrocket" by the end of 2020, with 63% of the firms planning to deploy AI in their solutions. Planned use in IT operations and the Internet of Things are predicted to see the most uptick. Increased adoption of AI does not mean that security professionals on IT staffs are ready to hand off their responsibilities.