Artificial intelligence (AI), which is being integrated into our daily lives at an overwhelming pace, has the potential to shape our digital landscape. As it can influence everything – from personal data security to national defence strategies – the issue of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical.
Three distinct dimensions of AI use
The relationship between AI and cybersecurity has three dimensions:
the cybersecurity of AI, which covers AI standardisation;
the use of AI to support cybersecurity, which empowers cybersecurity defenders;
the use of AI for malicious purposes, which explores AI’s potential to create new threats.
While the cybersecurity aspects of AI are receiving a lot of attention, evidence shows that the use of AI for and against cybersecurity is rapidly developing.