NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONS
Leveling the playing field Palo Alto Networks believes automation levels the playing field , reduces the volume of threats , and allows for faster prevention of new and previously unknown threats . It says if implemented appropriately and with the right tools , automation can aide in the prevention of successful cyberattacks .
While the benefits of automation are clear , it is believed there is still a long way to go before the US is ready to fully deploy automation in cyber operations . In The Center for Security and Emerging Technology ’ s ‘ Automating Cyber Attacks ’ report researchers said : “ Deploying machine learning in cyber operations means overcoming barriers to entry . If only some US states have the resources and expertise to overcome these barriers , those states will become simultaneously better defended and more capable of attacking their rivals . In other words , machine learning in cyber operations may be less biased toward either attackers or defenders than it will be biased toward already powerful states and organisations .
The report went on to say that : “ The barriers that exist today may lower before long . Just as many tools of traditional automation were eventually distributed in easily accessible packages , it seems likely that some future machine learningenabled hacking tools will someday be widely available for even novices to use . The United States has much to gain from developing new machine learning tools for cyber operations early and much to lose if it waits . Maintaining a competitive edge will require constant work on both offense and defence . It is yet one more reason that , for as nuanced , complex , and overhyped as machine learning is , it remains too important to ignore .”
“ THIS IS AN AREA WHERE WE NEED A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH . WE HAVE TO RADICALLY REIMAGINE HOW WE RUN CYBERSECURITY USING AI ”
NIKESH ARORA CEO AND CHAIRMAN , PALO ALTO
42 November 2022