Cybersecurity in change: AI tools increase team effectiveness!

Cybersecurity in change: AI tools increase team effectiveness!

In the dynamic world of Cybersecurity, a lot is happening, especially when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). A current study by ISC2, which was carried out as part of the "2025 AI Adoption Pulse Survey", illuminates the use of AI tools in cybersecurity teams worldwide. 436 experts were interviewed and the results opened exciting insights.

Around 30 percent of these cybersecurity professionals are already relying on AI-based tools. Another 42 percent are currently busy with the evaluation or test of such solutions. At this point, the potential of AI becomes clear: 70 percent of users report a positive impact on the effectiveness of their teams. Here are the areas where AI has made the greatest progress:

• Network monitoring and intrusion detection: 60%
• endpoint protection and reaction: 56%
• Weakness management: 50%
• threat modeling: 45%
• Security tests: 43%

The state of AI use in companies

The study also shows interesting differences depending on the size of the company. In large companies with over 10,000 employees, the use of AI tools is highest with 37 percent. Companies with 2,500 to 9,999 employees and those with 100 to 499 employees each achieve 33 percent. However, smaller companies only rely 20 percent on AI - a significant discrepancy.

It is also worrying that 23 percent of the smallest companies have no plans to evaluate AI tools at all. With regard to the industries, industry led the use with 38 percent and IT service providers with 36 percent, while financial service providers and the public sector have 21 and 16 percent the lowest acceptance rates.

Another exciting topic is the future of jobs in the cybersecurity area: 52 percent of those surveyed believe that AI will reduce the need for young people, while 31 percent signaled that AI could create new entry and junior positions. These mixed expectations show how much the requirements and dynamics in the workplace change, while 44 percent of experts actively rethink roles and skills to be able to use AI effectively.

challenges from cybercrime

But the use of AI is not just an opportunity - the dangers in cybercrime should not be underestimated. Cybercriminals use AI to create phishing emails, deeper and optimize malware code. These tools are available in the Darkweb under risky names such as Wormgpt or Frauggpt. The danger grows because uncensored open source large Language Models (LLMS) can serve to further spread such malignant AI tools and make them easier to adapt.

The development of these harmful technologies is promoted by data manipulation, known as data poisoning, which can endanger the accuracy of AI. Programs often have to be trained to recognize such attacks. This is where the Zero-Trust concept comes into play, which helps to protect training data from unauthorized access. But regulatory measures are also urgently necessary to make AI responsible. The EU and the United States are already working on guidelines that should ensure that AI is used ethically without endangering sensitive data.

While companies are increasingly developing their own AI-based products, they also have to introduce guidelines to ensure the safe use of AI tools. The challenge of countering cybercrime with effective security measures requires a good hand and a proactive attitude. The competition between cybercriminals and security experts will certainly be more exciting by using AI.

For companies that want to use AI for their cybersecurity, this means that they should not only be technologically up to date, but should also be strategically and legally well prepared. It remains to be seen how these developments will continue to develop in the cybersecurity landscape.

Overall, the current studies and trends show that the integration of AI into cybersecurity is a double -edged sword that carries both possibilities and risks. While "[digitalbusiness-magazin.de] (https://www.digitalbusiness-magazin.de/cybersecurity-teams-be-ki-- user-vorich-a-0c061badb1e084fdf15C04B65A21C511/) and "ITMAGAZINE.CH" Approach the comprehensive findings of the study "IT-Adlinistrator.de", how important it is to be prepared for the challenges of cybercrime. We will follow the developments carefully.