Generative AI is transforming cybersecurity, empowering incident response teams with rapid threat detection and automated intelligence reports. Advanced language and code models are accelerating deepfake detection, improving the resilience of managed service providers. However, malicious actors exploit these same tools, creating convincing phishing campaigns and adaptive malware that evade traditional defences. The widespread use of AI-generated content in social engineering is lowering barriers to entry for attackers, complicating compliance and policy updates.
IT leaders must urgently develop new detection logic and prioritise targeted staff training to address AI-driven threats, as relying on outdated strategies increases vulnerability. With both defenders and attackers leveraging generative AI, maintaining trust requires continual adaptation, not just technological adoption.
