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AI and Machine Learning are an inherently good fit to constantly and relentlessly patrol the perimeter of your digital fortress . www . intelligentciso . com
FEATURE
Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Machine Learning are some of the most discussed technologies in the cyberworld . With applications in a wide-range of industries , including construction , finance , retail , healthcare and cybersecurity , AI and its subset technology , Machine Learning , are transforming operations , leading to smarter ways of working . Recognising the efficiency and automation benefits of AI , governments and businesses in the region are increasingly adopting these technologies . For instance , the UAE ’ s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 emphasise AI and plan to integrate AI as part of their long-term economic visions . Additionally , AI is increasingly gaining ground in the region ’ s enterprises . According to research by BCG and MIT , 58 % of surveyed Middle East businesses are implementing or planning to initiate AI deployment plans .
Tamer Odeh , Regional Director at SentinelOne in the Middle East
AI and Machine Learning are essential to enterprise cybersecurity too . Businesses of every variety and every industry are facing a constant influx of bad actors trying to storm their digital fences and jeopardise their network integrity . Rarely a day goes by that the headlines aren ’ t filled with at least one story of another global conglomerate suffering under the weight of an all-out attack on their data and networks . Suffice it to say , if the largest and most technologically advanced organisations in the world still fall victim to these threats , every business with any digital footprint is susceptible .
That isn ’ t to say that your business , no matter its size or industry , is completely vulnerable to these cyberthreats . In fact , with some deliberate planning and a well-organised game plan , companies can efficiently and effectively defend themselves and their data from intrusion . As is often the case in such matters , technology can play a potent and powerful role in maintaining network integrity and enterprise data .
By its very nature , AI and Machine Learning are an inherently good fit to constantly and relentlessly patrol the perimeter of your digital fortress . The complex algorithms and computing power that serve as the foundation for these innovations naturally lend themselves to the responsibility of monitoring a company ’ s networks .
AI is uniquely able to refine and expand its capabilities with further use and a constant influx of new data . Therefore , it is well-equipped to keep lockstep with an ever-evolving landscape of ransomware , trojans , theoretical anarchists and a host of random bad guys simply trying to wreak havoc wherever and whenever possible . With its ability to constantly learn and hone its performance , an AIbased platform specifically built to monitor your networks for possible intrusion and any weaknesses can be an invaluable addition to your security protocol .
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