Week 1 CYBR 325
This week was my first refresher and introduction to real-world applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity. Before researching the topic, I mainly thought AI was used to automate tasks. While working and researching on the career path assignment I learned that its uses are much broader and can help cybersecurity professionals detect threats, analyze data, and respond to attacks. One application I found interesting was Assala Energy’s use of an AI-powered SOC assistant. The system helps analysts review and prioritize security alerts by identifying suspicious activity and escalating important events. This can reduce alert fatigue and allow analysts to focus on more serious threats. I was also interested in Visa’s use of AI and machine learning to detect financial fraud. The system analyzes transactions in real time using factors such as spending patterns, locations, devices, and previous fraud trends. This allows Visa to analyze huge amounts of da...