This month, Sectigo, the strategic partner of ZoTrus Technology International SSL Certificate, released the seven major digital security products in 2024 in the blog column of its official website, and the author spent the weekend translating and interpreting these seven major ones.
Today's interpretation of ** four:Artificial intelligence - the ultimate technology for both offensive and defensive sides of cybersecurity?
The author agrees with sectigo's point of view that cyber security protection requires artificial intelligence, and of course you can't stop hackers from using artificial intelligence, which is still in line with the traditional cyber security attack and defense of the "magic is one foot high, one foot high, one foot high" curse. In order to truly break free from the curse, the author will interpret this problem from the perspective of password application to ensure network security.
First, we need to understand why attackers are attacking systems, of course, to gain valuable data. Secondly, we must figure out what the ultimate purpose of network security protection is, of course, to protect data security, not just to protect server security, in order to protect the whole life cycle security of data, including data collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, disclosure, etc., the most important of these seven links is data transmission security, transmission security is not done, and other security protection is in the air.
However, the current status quo is that we only pay attention to the traditional server-side protection, and we all use the ultimate technology, including artificial intelligence technology, to protect the security of data in the computer room server, and do not do a good job in the "in-transit" security of the data, the data leaves the castle, and the channel that circulates to the user side does not use https encryption, so that the attacker does not need to attack the well-defended castle at all, but only needs to sit and wait on the way to data circulation, and it is very easy to rob the data and tamper with the data!This is the limitation of traditional security concepts, and no matter what state-of-the-art technology is used, including artificial intelligence, it is useless!
Sectigo's point of view is based on the premise that https encryption has been widely implemented in Europe and the United States, and it is certainly worthy of the attention and consideration of China's network security industry. However, China's top priority is to do a good job in the basic work of this topic - the popularization and use of https encryption, especially the popularization and application of business cryptography https encryption, without this basic communication security, other security attacks and defenses will lose their meaning, because you protect the security of the business system, only protect the end of data security, without https encryption, there is no protection data can flow safely to the user side. This is the basic protection of data security, and it is necessary to popularize and realize the HTTPS encryption protection of data in every link of circulation.
The only reliable technology to achieve "in-transit" security of data is HTTPS encryption, and the circulation and transmission of data throughout the life cycle must be through the HTTPS encrypted channel. In order to realize the popularization and application of https encryption in all systems, it is necessary to use automatic certificate management technology to automate the implementation of https encryption, and it is impossible to popularize the implementation of https encryption without this automation.
In China, according to the "Cryptography Law", the data transmission security must use the commercial cryptography algorithm to achieve HTTPS encryption, and of course, it must also be automatically deployed to realize the automation of HTTPS encryption, only in this way can we reliably ensure that the data in each data processing process of each system is effectively protected, so that the whole life cycle of the data from production to destruction is in a continuous security state. This is also a requirement of "data security" as defined in the Data Security Law, "by taking necessary measures to ensure that data is in a state of effective protection and lawful use, and has the ability to ensure a continuous state of security." ”
Artificial intelligence will be one of the ultimate means of defense in the field of digital security, coincidentally, the English name of automated certificate management technology is the ultimate English word acme, that is, artificial intelligence is the ultimate technology to defend server-side security, and https encryption automation is the ultimate technology to ensure the security of data transmission, only the popularization and application of these two ultimate technologies at the same time can ensure the "onshore" security and "in-transit" security of data, in order to truly ensure the overall security of user data.
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In the race against time, hackers and cybersecurity professionals alike are actively harnessing the power of AI. 2024 will determine whether AI will emerge as a powerful threat actor or the most impactful emerging technology in cybersecurity.
2024 will be a defining moment – a battleground for the fate of artificial intelligence (AI). Will AI become a formidable threat actor capable of outperforming even the most sophisticated cybersecurity measures, or will it become the ultimate guardian and a beacon of defense against waves of cyber threats?This decisive showdown will be a race against time, with hackers and cybersecurity professionals alike actively harnessing the power of AI to advance their respective goals.
As we stand at the threshold of this technological crossroads, it is crucial to understand the role of AI in cybersecurity. The integration of artificial intelligence into the field of digital defense has introduced a new dimension to the age-old cat-and-mouse game between hackers and security experts. Tools traditionally used to compromise security systems are now being used by defenders to prevent, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
Hackers are always at the forefront of technological innovation, and they don't shy away from employing artificial intelligence to enhance their attacks. Automated hacking tools that can learn and adapt in real-time pose a significant challenge to traditional cybersecurity measures. AI's inherent ability to analyze vast amounts of data and identify vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed gives malicious actors the upper hand, allowing them to exploit weaknesses before defenders can react.
Generative AI has opened the floodgates for new AI initiatives, making the need to implement strong AI trust, risk, and security management capabilities even more urgent. -gartner，2023
On the other hand, cybersecurity professionals are increasingly using AI as a force multiplier to secure digital infrastructure. Machine learning algorithms are used to detect patterns that detect potential threats, enabling proactive defenses. AI's ability to analyze network traffic and identify anomalies and** potential breaches enables security teams to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Essentially, AI has become an indispensable ally for cybersecurity personnel in the ongoing battle for digital supremacy.
2024 is not only a year of technological conflict, but also of ideology. Can AI be trusted as the ultimate defender of the digital realm, or does the potential for it to be misused outweigh its benefits?The answer lies in the responsible development and deployment of AI in cybersecurity. Ethical considerations, transparency, and strict regulation are essential to ensure that AI plays a positive role in the digital world.
While AI enables defenders to enhance their security posture, it also presents a new set of challenges that require constant vigilance, and the duality of AI capabilities must be acknowledged. The ethical use of AI in cybersecurity requires a delicate balance—maximizing its protection potential while minimizing the risk of unintended consequences.
Next year's culmination of the AI cybersecurity showdown will shape the future of digital defense. Will AI become a double-edged sword, both defensive and offensive, or will it be the key to a secure, resilient digital ecosystem?The stakes are high, and the outcome will affect all walks of life and society as a whole around the world.
The intersection of AI and cybersecurity in 2024 will be a critical moment in the ongoing fight against cyber threats. The outcome of this conflict will determine whether AI is a potential threat or the ultimate defense in the field of digital security. As we move towards this technological frontier, responsibly developed and ethical AI deployments are essential to harness its potential for the benefit of humanity and ensure a secure digital future. The decisions we make today will echo in the corridors of cyberspace for years to come.