A few months ago there was a global “computer blackout” due to a failure in the software of the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which spread to millions of devices that had a Windows operating system. The incident paralyzed several airports, banks, companies and institutions from different sectors. All you had to do was watch the news or the news, the news (or the ruling, instead) spread around the world in a matter of minutes. This global event (which can happen again at any time) highlights how fragile we are in terms of security and how dependent we are on the infrastructure of computer systems.
If we stop to analyze, in this increasingly hyperconnected world, information flows with unprecedented speed and volume. Although the outage was not due to an attack, the risk of cyber attacks on organizations is increasing. In fact, so far this year, well-known companies such as Orange, Santander or Telefónica have been exposed to cyber incidents. Nobody is exempt. Therefore, the protection of sensitive data has become crucial, not only to comply with legal regulations, but also to protect the operations of companies.
Organizations are allocating numerous resources and money to protection tools and, in many cases, opting for the custom development of their own security solutions. And it is in the development of these tools where the most innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, provide numerous benefits, offering us effective and tangible results. So… what role could AI have in the field of cybersecurity?
AI: the guardian of information and data
The dynamic evolution of cyber threats makes detecting them increasingly complicated, but this is where AI shows its true potential. It is presented (although many of us already know it well) as a key transformative tool capable of improving cybersecurity in any area.
An AI-powered cybersecurity tool or system provides more advanced and efficient functionalities such as analyzing large amounts of data in real time, achieving greater organization and accuracy of data, analyzing possible threats and vulnerabilities early, reducing the workload on security teams allowing them to focus on the most strategic tasks or increasing scalability allowing clients to handle large volumes of data and users.
As you can see, we are talking about numerous advantages that will undoubtedly revolutionize the way in which organizations protect their most valuable information and documents. As we know, the area of document and information management is particularly sensitive. Both large and small organizations handle considerable volumes of documents that often contain sensitive and confidential content. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in the protection of this information and compliance with European and national data protection regulations. This technology helps ensure that every phase of the document lifecycle, from creation to disposal, meets the highest security standards.
So what could an AI-enhanced cybersecurity system do in this context? Among many other benefits, we can highlight the early detection of cyber threats that, using machine learning algorithms, analyzes large volumes of data to detect patterns and anomalies that could indicate malicious activities. In addition, AI facilitates automatic response systems that take immediate measures to the incident or, in turn, the classification, separation and destruction of documentation, according to its level of sensitivity and strengthening of encryption.
The advancement of technologies such as AI in the field of cybersecurity and its application in various areas responds to a greater extent to current needs and prepares organizations for the challenges of the future. It is a tool that has the ability to learn and adapt to the environment, which makes it especially useful in the face of new threats. As cyber threats continue to evolve, AI will continue to be instrumental in defending against them.
Although it is not only a protection measure (since these systems can be trained to make more informed decisions within the business context), we must not forget the importance of organizations ensuring the safe use of these systems, establishing clear policies. and adequate security protocols. This will ensure that data is used ethically and responsibly, thereby minimizing the risks associated with potential security breaches or misuse of information.
