Concerned business users have been debating the potential of AI as a tool to boost cybercriminals' productivity for a while now. But it can also be a helpful tool for strengthening cyberdefense. Experts in the field, such as Chucks Brooks, also decided to concentrate on AI as a two-edged sword.

In its Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, IBM stated: “16% of breaches reportedly involved attackers using AI, often used in phishing and deepfake attacks.” Gartner predicts that by 2028, 25% of enterprise data breaches will trace back to AI. AI is used by cybercriminals in many different ways.

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Organizations can be sure that security measures are modern and efficient when they have the right partner, providing updates that stay up to date with the newest security threats and technologies. By reducing the frequency of overhauls and upgrades, these updates help organizations minimize their technical debt.