Nearly a third (30%) of participants in a recent ISC2 survey of cybersecurity professionals said they already are using AI-enabled solutions to automate some of their tasks, while a further 42% were considering doing the same.
Integrating AI into cybersecurity makes sense. The technology can enhance cybersecurity capabilities, automating and accelerating tasks that previously took hours of time and effort from team members. AI-based security tools can handle threat detection and response much more efficiently than manual processes, minimizing human error and increasing the ability to respond to new threats.
For the most part, teams that have integrated AI into their operations report improvements. The majority (70%) have seen positive results from deploying AI tools, according to the ISC2 survey. As teams adopt AI tools, the survey indicates that organizations understand the need for proper training to support the investment in AI tools. Some 30% of respondents said they were budgeting for AI security tool training, while 24% were relying on vendors for education.
Ideally, all organizations integrating AI in security would invest in education. This way, teams would better understand the complexities of using AI in cybersecurity and the impact of AI adoption on the attack surface.
AI Training for Cybersecurity Professionals
While much remains to be learned about AI and its potential impact on our lives, adoption is happening fast. More than three-quarters of organizations already use AI in at least one business function, according to McKinsey. Businesses are asking their IT suppliers to help them understand and adopt the technology.
As adoption accelerates, the pressure to govern and secure AI is increasing. Much of that falls on cybersecurity teams as they themselves learn how to use AI. This means AI training for cybersecurity professionals is critical.
ISC2 is committed to helping cybersecurity professionals get up to speed on AI security through several initiatives, including the AI Integration and Monitoring Express Course just launched. The course covers security strategy considerations for continuous system monitoring, as well as compliance and collaboration when cybersecurity teams integrate AI into threat detection and response.
Enrollees in this on-demand, 30-minute course earn .5 Group A CPE credits and receive instruction on topics such as the need for continuous system monitoring, regulatory compliance, and strategic human-AI collaboration. The course also covers the risks of incorporating AI into threat monitoring, such as bias, privacy concerns and regulatory challenges.
In-depth AI Workshop
If you’re looking for a deeper dive into AI, ISC2 is also offering an in-person AI workshop (limited seats available) at the Gaylor Opryland in Nashville, TN, ahead of our annual Security Congress conference. For those unable to attend, a virtual workshop is also scheduled for November 19-20.
