The AI Era: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the World of Cybersecurity
In the rapidly changing technological world, the field of cybersecurity is undergoing a significant transformation. In recent years, many organizations in Israel and around the world have been using new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to protect their systems from cyberattacks. Now, the focus is shifting from simple defensive solutions to the use of Agentic AI, intelligent systems that can operate independently.
The term 'Agentic AI' refers to artificial intelligence systems that not only answer questions but also perform complex actions without the need for constant human intervention. In the field of cybersecurity, this means that the system can identify a threat, understand its severity, and block it in real time, while learning from the behavior of users within the organization.
This transition requires companies to change their way of thinking. Instead of focusing only on checking access requests to the system, information security managers must now manage 'behavioral governance.' In other words, the system needs to distinguish between a regular employee's activity and suspicious activity, even if it appears to be a normal action at first glance.
The use of this technology presents new challenges alongside many advantages. On one hand, the ability to respond to threats at high speed is critical in an era where cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. On the other hand, there is a need for close human supervision to ensure that autonomous systems do not make mistakes that could block the normal work of employees.
In conclusion, the new technology marks the beginning of a new era in protecting the digital space in Israel. While artificial intelligence is becoming an inseparable part of organizations, the right combination of machine capabilities and human understanding will be the key to maintaining information security in the coming years.