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Automation in information security uses software to perform tasks like scanning for vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and enforcing policies without constant human intervention. It enables faster, consistent actions such as blocking malicious IPs or deploying patches based on predefined rules or machine learning models. This reduces manual effort and helps maintain security hygiene at scale.
However, automation can introduce risks if workflows are misconfigured or manipulated. Attackers may exploit automated responses to trigger false positives or disable protections, while errors in automation can propagate rapidly across systems. Security teams must carefully validate and monitor automated processes, balancing efficiency with oversight to prevent unintended consequences and maintain control over security operations.
Anthropic has found its Claude chatbot is being used for automated political messaging, enabling AI-driven influence campaigns
Armis's Nadir Izrael on How Defenders Can Use AI, Agentic AI in CybersecurityArmis CTO Nadir Izrael shared how agentic artificial intelligence is redefining cybersecurity, shifting defense strategies from reaction to anticipation, and why enterprises must trust automation to stay ahead of AI-powered attackers.
Cyera CEO Yotam Segev on Data Security Risks From Copilot, ChatGPT, Other AI BotsArtificial intelligence tools such Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Cortex AI offer enterprises incredible gains in workplace productivity and automation, but they also pose new risks to data security to the business, said Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera.
A new ransomware campaign is automating LockBit deployment via the Phorpiex botnet, according to Cybereason
Think of artificial intelligence as your embedded ally Sponsored post AI is reshaping cybersecurity in real time, raising the stakes on both sides of the battlefield. For defenders, it brings speed, precision, and automation at scale, helping security teams detect threats earlier and respond faster than ever. But adversaries aren’t standing still. They’re using AI to sharpen their own tactics, accelerating attacks and probing defenses with unprecedented sophistication.…
Attackers are leveraging the benefits of new technology and the availability of commodity tools, credentials, and other resources to develop sophisticated attacks more quickly than ever, putting defenders on their heels.
According to the 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard, threat actors are executing 36,000 scans per second