The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security

Abstract

The advent of advanced cyber-attacks, artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned to transform cyber security. AI in cyber security utilizes intelligent algorithms and machine learning to enhance threat detection, prevention, and response so that systems can process data, identify patterns, and make decisions at volumes and speeds above human capabilities. This paper examines how AI enhances threat detection, incident response automation, and responsive security defence architecture. It examines different types of AI automation techniques, such as intrusion detection systems, malware detection and analysis, vulnerability scanning, and prevention from phishing attacks. These case studies will demonstrate how the integration of AI into cyber security systems is helpful and challenging at the same time. Lastly, the paper tackles serious issues like data bias problems and adversarial Artificial Intelligence, as well as ethical issues, and provides recommendations on how AI can be utilized responsibly in computer system protection.