The world of cybersecurity is in constant flux, a dynamic battleground where defenders and attackers constantly try to outmaneuver each other. But what does the future hold in this ever-shifting landscape? Zayo\u2019s Chief Security Officer, Shawn Edwards, shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the rise of sophisticated supply chain attacks to the promise of zero trust architectures, organizations face a complex web of threats and must adapt quickly to stay ahead of the curve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edwards sees AI as a \u201crace condition\u201d between attackers and defenders\u2014a dynamic interplay between those using AI for good and those exploiting it for malicious purposes. \u201cI know it gets a lot of bad press because adversaries are using it too,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite this, Edwards remains optimistic about the future of cybersecurity, particularly the potential of AI for defense. \u201cI\u2019m a big proponent of the usage of AI,\u201d he says. \u201cAI could be used to detect threats, manage threats, mitigate threats, and automate response to these threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edwards also points to another growing threat: supply chain vulnerabilities. \u201cOne of the biggest threats for businesses is supply chain security, where you rely upon a third party to help you provide services or capabilities to your employees or your customers,\u201d he says. This interconnectedness creates a complex web of dependencies, where a weakness in one link can compromise the entire chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, a company may use different networking equipment from third parties. \u201cYou rely on them to make sure that those products are secure. If they\u2019re not, they put your company at risk, and hence your customers. So that dependency creates risk in and of itself.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just as AI is helping cyber criminals better target their victims, AI can also help organizations better detect attacks, fraudulent behavior, and other potential cyber breaches\u2014part of a layered, defense-in-depth approach to security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n