Navigating cyber complexity in an AI world

There seems to be a new incident every couple of days involving a generative AI tool obtaining unauthorised access to critical data, threat actors gaining control over fully automated systems or a deepfake successfully leading to credential theft. The increased risk level is so severe that the European Central Bank has written a letter to all financial institutions addressing this very topic and industry leading vendors have joined forces in the Open Secure AI Alliance to promote the responsible use of AI.

You might think the solution is simple – heightened risk requires more security tools. If only cyber resilience was that simple.

With the escalation of risk, we also witness a rapid surge in new AI native cyber security providers, making for a crowded market, difficult to navigate. The question is more about the type of solution you need rather than how many tools you should procure. This is a complex question, and the answer is different for every organisation. This complexity, added to a market where skills and knowledge are scarce, means many businesses need expert consultancy to get their strategy right.

This is where it is vital for distribution to take the lead in assisting with informed advice. With decades of experience, knowledge in abundance, and a truly holistic view of the market, distribution is perfectly placed to navigate the complexities and distil the noise into a simplified message. This is key in helping partners to make clear decisions and advise end users appropriately.

In Infinigate’s AI blog series, I will set out what each of these pillars means in more detail, to help you to understand how to navigate customer conversations and demonstrate how Infinigate can help you as a cybersecurity specialist distributor.

Dan Walker

Group Business Development Director