You vs. AI: The Resilience Playbook for Cybersecurity
I've seen what happens when security strategies are pushed to the limit. At a previous employer, a global security incident kept us in 12-hour shift for weeks. A another, repeat attacks forced us to rethink how we communicate with customers. Make no mistake, the rules have changed. AI isn't just testing our systems - it's testing how quickly we can adapt.
AI Changes the Rules of the Game
Attackers have always been fast. AI just made them faster. Defenders are turning to AI to keep up, but not without consequences:
AI is a double-edged sword. It helps attackers craft phishing campaigns so convincing them bypass even the most vigilant employees. It enables malware that evolves faster than most tools can detect.
But AI also gives defenders a tool for fighting back -- spotting anomalies in real time, predicting breaches before they happen, and automating responses and remediation. The result? A race where cybersecurity resilience comes down to who adapts faster: attackers or you.
Resilience Redefined
Resilience used to mean bouncing back from a breach, quickly and with minimal impact. Today, it's about building systems that learn under pressure and evolve with every attack.
That's the focus of my new book, Beyond Algorithms: How AI and Cybersecurity are Defining the Future of Resilience (Wiley).
Traditional security controls won't prevent us from new threats that are smarter and faster. The organizations that thrive will be the ones that build resilience into their strategy -- systems that don't just recover, but get stronger every time they're tested.
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What's Next?
In two to five years, AI will be the backbone of every SOC. That much is certain. What's uncertain is this: will it make us robust or expose us to new vulnerabilities we haven't even imagined?
The answer depends on how we build. Resilience is about designing systems that can keep learning under pressure, so we're ready for threats we haven't seen yet.
The organizations that thrive won't be the ones with the most expensive tools -- they'll be the ones with the smartest strategies, the clearest thinking, and the willingness to adapt before anyone else does.
What Do You Think?
AI is a force multiplier. Attackers are already using it to move faster, smarter, and more relentlessly. Are you?
Is your security team adapting faster than the threats? Where do you see gaps? I'd love to hear about your experiences.
The Future of Cybersecurity Resilience
The next chapter of cybersecurity is about how we build systems that evolve as fast as the threats they face.
That's what I explore in my upcoming book, Beyond Algorithms: How AI and Cybersecurity are Defining the Future of Resilience (Wiley). It's a guide for security teams ready to rethink what's possible -- and take the lead.
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Great stuff, Caroline. I don't know how you fit it all in - directing a company, being a mom, writing a book, plus firefighting, piloting and ski-ing !
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2 个月Congrats on your upcoming book! Can’t wait to read it!
Information Security Consultant @ Cisco || Information Security and Cybersecurity Expert || ISSA Raleigh, NC Member || CISSP Certification Incoming || Empowering Secure, Compliant, and Efficient Solutions
3 个月Congratulations on your upcoming book! The intersection of AI and cybersecurity is crucial for building future resilience. I look forward to your insights and guidance on this important topic.
Your point of view on AI changing the rules of cybersecurity is meaningful and we can not neglect it. People have to adapt these changes in order to compete in this digital era. We also have to keep secure our use and devices that comes with AI innovations and for this we are working to provide these securities and defense mechanisms so that our clients can work securely.
Strategic Cybersecurity Leader | Certified CISO | Driving Resilience through AI Security, Governance, and GRC Excellence | Expert in Cyber Risk, Program Management, and Enterprise Security Strategy
3 个月Spot on. At TED AI two years ago, Ilya Sutskever emphasized the importance of companies achieving a one-hour patching cycle. While this goal may seem out of reach for most organizations, it’s a challenge they must overcome to thrive—or even survive—in this rapidly evolving landscape. I’m looking forward to reading your book!