NASSCOM and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) report states that as human error accounts for the majority of cybersecurity breaches, organizations may prevent these dangers with the aid of modern solutions like Generative AI (GenAI).
According to the research, a staggering 88% of breaches are the result of human mistake. The study “Reimagining Security: A New Era Powered by Generative AI” claimed that GenAI, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can develop solutions on its own, is more adept at identifying, averting, and reacting to threats instantly.
Additionally, it stated that GenAI can assist in addressing the current worldwide cybersecurity shortfall, which calls for approximately 4 million trained people.
“GenAI can set and achieve complex security goals on its own, adapt to changing threats and learn from past incidents. It focuses on accuracy, works seamlessly with existing systems, and builds trust by being transparent about its processes,” the report said. According to the report, the top three applications of GenAI worldwide are data analysis and insight generation, cybersecurity task automation, and customer service enhancement.
“Companies are increasing their cybersecurity budgets and exploring how GenAI can enhance productivity. This presents a unique opportunity to use AI to bridge the skills gap and strengthen cybersecurity,” the NASSCOM and DSCI report said. The research promoted GenAI while pointing out its concerns, including increased potential for cyberattacks and data privacy issues. According to the report, organizations are testing AI models, conducting routine audits, and anonymizing sensitive data.
To train GenAI effectively, experts emphasised on having large datasets. “For building strong security systems, GenAI needs access to a lot of data,” said Y Kiran Chandra, who is working on a GenAI startup. Cybersecurity experts, however, also stressed on the need to follow safety rules. “There have been many breaches in the past. Organisations are aware of them. But there is no proper mechanism to ensure these breaches do not happen again. So, more than deciding the technology, it is important to have safety protocols and ensure that everyone follows them,” according to cybersecurity expert Srinivas Kodali.
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