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AI-powered protection, redefining resilience

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At Check Point, on AI Appreciation Day, we’re reflecting on the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in cyber security.

Although AI provides new capabilities for cyber criminals, as Check Point expert Keely Wilkins points out, "AI is just the mechanism used to commit the crime." If AI didn't exist, cyber criminals would find other means of augmenting their schemes.

Check Point and AI

At Check Point, we’ve integrated AI-powered solutions into our product suite, redefining proactive cyber security. Our algorithms can analyze billions of data points in real-time, identifying novel threats before they surface as substantive issues.

These types of predictive capabilities, and other AI-powered advantages, are not only technologically impressive, but they’re also critical in a world where cyber attacks are listed as a top 5 global risk and where the attacks are becoming significantly more complex everyday.

AI, cyber security and CXOs

For C-suite executives, embracing AI in cyber security is a strategic imperative. AI in cyber can increase protection for sensitive data, lead to cost efficiencies and strengthen operational resilience. In greater detail, here's what we mean:

AI and the human element

It's easy to envision a business environment where AI accounts for all cyber security tasks, with limited work left for humans. However, at this point in time, as Check Point expert Keely Wilkins explains, “AI is [still just] a tool that the human at the helm uses to perform a task,” it's not a panacea, and it won't replace humans altogether.

For example, although AI can flag potential threats and anomalies, human experts are still required to interpret the findings within the broader context of an organization’s operations and risk profile.

The future of cyber security is one where AI enhances human capabilities. At Check Point, we’re committed to developing AI solutions that empower human experts. For insights into Check Point’s AI-powered, cloud-delivered security solutions, click here.

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