DEPLOYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTO DAILY LIFE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CYBER SECURITY WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Abstract

The rapid advancement of information technology has led to an upsurge in cybercriminal activities. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by individuals involved in digital offenses. Trends in complex, distributed, and internet[1]based computing have raised significant concerns regarding information security and privacy. Cyber infrastructures, in particular, are highly susceptible to intrusions and various threats. Traditional security measures like sensors and detectors are inadequate for safeguarding these infrastructures, necessitating the development of more sophisticated IT solutions capable of modeling normal behaviors and identifying anomalies. To address these challenges effectively, cyber defense systems must exhibit traits such as flexibility, adaptability, and robustness. They should be able to detect a wide range of threats while making intelligent real-time decisions. Given the sheer volume and speed of cyberattacks, relying solely on human intervention is inadequate for prompt analysis and response. Many of these attacks are orchestrated by intelligent agents like computer worms and viruses, making it essential to combat them using intelligent, semi-autonomous agents that can promptly detect, evaluate, and respond to cyber threats. These computer-generated forces must manage the entire process of responding to attacks, encompassing the identification of the attack type, its targets, the appropriate response, and the prioritization of secondary attack prevention. Furthermore, cyber intrusions are not confined to a single location; they represent a global menace to computer systems worldwide. The expansion of the internet has made knowledge and tools for cybercrime readily accessible to a wide audience, no longer limited to educated specialists. Traditional, rigid algorithms with hard-wired logic have proven ineffective in countering dynamically evolving cyberattacks. This underscores the importance of innovative approaches, particularly the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance our capability to combat cybercrimes. AI introduces flexibility and learning capabilities to software, thereby assisting humans in the fight against cybercrimes. Various AI techniques, inspired by nature, including Computational Intelligence, Neural Networks, Intelligent Agents, Artificial Immune Systems, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Pattern Recognition, Fuzzy Logic, and Heuristics, are playing an increasingly crucial role in the detection and prevention of cybercrimes. AI empowers the design of autonomic computing solutions that can adapt to their usage context, employing methods such as self-management, self-tuning, self[1]configuration, self-diagnosis, and self[1]healing. In the realm of information security, AI represents a promising area of research with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures in cyberspace. The term "Artificial Intelligence" is used to describe a machine's ability to emulate human-like activities, including problem solving and learning, a concept often referred to as machine learning. The next generation of cybersecurity products is increasingly incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies. By analyzing extensive datasets of cybersecurity, network, and physical information, providers of cybersecurity solutions aim to identify and thwart abnormal behavior. Various approaches are employed to utilize AI for cybersecurity. Some applications analyze raw network data to detect irregularities, while others focus on user-entity behavior to identify deviations from the norm. The choice of approach depends on the type of data streams and the level of effort required by analysts