The Critical Role Of AI And Automation In Endpoint Management

Business big and small are not immune to cyberattacks, especially in today’s vast digital landscape. Cybercriminals are becoming more clever and sophisticated by exploiting vulnerabilities faster than we can patch them up. Tony Bradley, cybersecurity expert and Editor-in-Chief of TechSpective, shares an article on Forbes with a key weapon to combat these cybersecurity threats in endpoint management: the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. “These two tools offer a robust solution to augment human resources and bolster security postures,” says Bradley. He also cites Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report where it says that it takes organizations about 55 days to patch 50% of critical vulnerabilities once they appear in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Meanwhile, the median time for a vulnerability in the CISA KEV catalog to be scanned by threat actors is just 5 days. “This disparity leaves a significant window of opportunity for cyberattacks,” he notes. “Additionally, a majority of breaches involve vulnerabilities that are over six months old, highlighting the persistent problem of delayed patching and vulnerability management.”  Bradley shares two effective roles you can include AI and Automation in your organization’s cybersecurity business model: Leveraging AI for enhanced security and automating compliance and risk management.

Leveraging AI for Enhanced Security. “The use of AI in cybersecurity offers significant advantages, particularly in prioritizing vulnerabilities and detecting threats in real-time. By using a combination of AI services for prompt writing, result generation, and result analysis, organizations can improve the overall performance of their AI-driven security measures​​.”

Automating Compliance and Risk Management. “Automation also plays a pivotal role in maintaining compliance with various security standards such as HIPAA and PCI. Organizations need to employ solutions with built-in capabilities to automatically monitor and enforce compliance, snapping endpoints back to the required standards whenever deviations are detected​​. This not only helps in passing compliance audits but also ensures that security best practices are consistently followed across the organization.”

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