Chapter 9: AI Applications in Cyber Threat Analytics

After years of promise and failed realization, artificial intelligence (AI) – through both machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) – has finally become the catalyst for a new generation of analytic systems and applications that are transforming industries across the globe. Cybersecurity in general and threat intelligence specifically are no exceptions, as they are also benefiting from AI applications. With vast amounts of data being collected from many different sources, it has become challenging for humans to gain valuable insights with traditional methods. AI helps uncover hidden data patterns that can support security decisions. We can leverage AI algorithms to optimize and automate tasks such as asset protection, unknown threat classifications, and security incident response (IR). Security and threat intelligence vendors are already integrating AI in their solution stacks. However, while AI can help with cyber...