New research from Eset shows IT decision makers think AI is the'silver bullet' needed to address cybersecurity challenges, but marketing hype is causing confusion among teams. The interest in AI and machine learning (ML) has spiked in recent times. Many people look to the new technologies as a kind of saviour for their long-standing industry problems. This is especially evident in the cybersecurity field, where the hope is that AI could be the'silver bullet' the it needs. A global survey from Eset found 75pc of IT decision makers believe AI will solve their cybersecurity challenges.

When it comes to the enterprise technology and cybersecurity challenges modern businesses face, it's hard to think of two areas that create more concerns for IT professionals than information protection and artificial intelligence (AI). The risk of an outsider attack remains an ever-present danger, with year-over-year increases in cybersecurity threats. Meanwhile, the malicious use of AI to adapt to existing defensive mechanisms has also become a threat. But while there are risks, there are also opportunities, as businesses can use the power of AI to deal with their cybersecurity challenges. AI can help companies recognize malicious patterns automatically to identify more vicious attacks.