IBM’s John Dwyer on using AI offensively and defensively in cybersecurity

John Dwyer, the Head of Research for IBM Security X-Force, explores the extensive focus on AI and its implications for cybersecurity planning, especially within government and critical infrastructure. He underscores IBM’s emphasis on leveraging AI to enhance defensive capabilities and stresses the importance of developing resilient AI platforms. Furthermore, Dwyer examines the changing threat landscape, pointing out a transition toward more complex extortion-based attacks. The discussion delves into the difficulties of staying abreast of the growing convergence of AI and cyber threats.