While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can exploit to carry out complex cyber attacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing emails that bypass spam filters. Similarly, cyber criminals can leverage AI to manipulate security systems and gain unauthorised access that causes irreparable damage to your business and your reputation.
This emerging threat landscape can be tough for businesses that do not have a dedicated IT security team equipped with the advanced tools to mitigate complex cyber crimes. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to bolster your organisation’s cyber security. In this blog, we'll explore ways to improve your preparedness against AI-powered cyber attacks.
Security best practices for AI
Here are some practical tips for enhancing your organisation's cyber security posture against emerging AI threats:
- Provide continuous, real-time cyber security training for your team
AI technology is evolving quicker than ever, and so are cyber threats. Mix the two together without continuous cyber security training for your team and you’ll have a security disaster on your hands.
When a hacker targets an organisation, an employee often gets blamed for clicking the wrong link or downloading an infected file. However, rather than blaming an individual, devise a strategy to ensure all your employees have the knowledge and training they need to make the right decisions.
For example, you can use real-time scenarios or simulations to help your employees identify phishing emails so they don’t fall for malicious attempts. You can even set up regular, ongoing security awareness training to educate your employees about persistent threats like ransomware and social engineering attacks. By making cyber security training an essential part of your work culture, you can have all your employees invested in organisational security. - Improve security policies and enforce them
As AI-powered cyber threats evolve, take proactive steps to improve cyber security policies and enforce them rigorously through consistent communication that emphasises the necessity of good cyber hygiene. Your IT and HR teams can also work on cyber security strategies and policies that ensure your employees stay vigilant and aware of the latest AI cyber threats. For example, you can have weekly newsletters sent out to employees to keep them updated on emerging threats.
Additionally, you can carry out regular risk assessments and implement multifactor authentication to enhance your cyber security. Businesses that don’t have IT teams or security resources have been able to build a strong IT security stance with the help of a trusted IT service provider. - Partner with an IT service provider
An experienced IT service provider will have the inside scoop on all the latest developments in AI and can help you build a formidable cyber security posture that protects your business from AI-related threats. Since an IT service provider has the advanced resources and tools to combat threats, you can focus on crucial business decisions without having to worry about managing your IT security.
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