June 2024

In today's world, cyber attackers have become more sophisticated and persistent, which is why security teams need to use all available resources to prevent network breaches. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can enhance human capabilities and play a crucial role in this effort. Despite recent interest, ESET has used AI to defend networks for more than 25 years.

Proactive defense, whether at the endpoint or network level, involves preventing attack vectors from reaching or executing on endpoints. Network defense also includes denying entry and detecting and shutting down threats before data encryption or exfiltration occurs. Understanding these definitions is key to implementing effective cybersecurity strategies that leverage AI technologies to combat modern cyber threats.