Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Ally or Threat?
Speaker: Prof. Jefferson Jesus Hengles Almeida
Date: June 07, 2025
The lecture “Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Ally or Threat?”, presented by Professor Jefferson Jesus Hengles Almeida, is part of the program of... International Cybersecurity Workshop: Digital Frontiers and explores the complex interactions between artificial intelligence (AI) and the world of digital security.
Artificial intelligence has become a strategic tool in the prevention, detection, and mitigation of cyber incidents. Through machine learning algorithms and behavioral analysis, AI-based solutions can identify attack patterns, automate responses, and strengthen digital defenses. However, at the same time, AI also represents a growing challenge: cybercriminals are using these same technologies to enhance attacks, create more sophisticated threats, and bypass traditional security systems.
In his lecture, Professor Jefferson Jesus Hengles Almeida addressed:
- How AI is being integrated into digital forensic investigation processes, optimizing the analysis of large volumes of data and accelerating the detection of anomalies.
- Emerging tools that use AI to enhance incident response, reducing containment and mitigation time.
- Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create automated attacks, manipulate data, and exploit vulnerabilities in increasingly complex ways.
In addition to outlining a technical and strategic overview, the lecture discussed the ethical dilemmas and future trends in the use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, offering a broad perspective for professionals, researchers, and students seeking to understand the opportunities and risks of this convergence.
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