"Cybersecurity With Human-AI Collaboration"

Stephen Schwab, director of strategy for the University of Southern California (USC) Information Sciences Institute's (ISI) Networking and Cybersecurity division, envisions symbiotic teams of humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models working together to strengthen security. AI can help analysts thrive in high-stakes environments. Schwab and his team use testbeds and models to study AI-assisted cybersecurity in smaller systems. According to David Balenson, associate director of ISI's Networking and Cybersecurity division, automation is essential in alleviating the burden on cybersecurity analysts. Analysts in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) must quickly assess alerts to determine which are real incidents. AI and automation can identify alert patterns that may indicate incidents, says Balenson. However, AI integration into cybersecurity operations is difficult as AI-driven systems lack transparency and explainability. This article continues to discuss ISI researchers' work to integrate AI into cybersecurity operations to defend against cyberattacks and support analysts.

USC Viterbi School of Engineering reports "Cybersecurity With Human-AI Collaboration"

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