AI’s Dual Role in Cybersecurity: Defense Tool or Attack Vector?
AI’s Dual Role in Cybersecurity: Defense Tool or Attack Vector? Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a core component of modern cybersecurity. On one hand, AI empowers defenders to automate threat detection, identify anomalies, and respond to incidents faster than ever. On the other hand, attackers are weaponizing AI to scale attacks, bypass defenses, and even generate malicious code in seconds. This post explores both sides of AI in cybersecurity, provides practical defensive strategies, and introduces a mini hands-on lesson to get you started building more secure AI-integrated environments. ...