
The increasing pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increased the concern of security agencies around the world. ‘Five Eyes’, the intelligence alliance of the world’s five most powerful countries, has issued a joint statement warning that the next generation AI systems will change the entire landscape of cyber security in just a few months instead of years. This alliance is a group of intelligence agencies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and America, which has advised governments and private companies to give immediate priority to ‘cyber resilience’.
Increasing aggressive stance of ‘Frontier AI’
The Five Eyes Intelligence Oversight and Review Council (FIORC) did not name any specific company in its statement, but warned about ‘frontier AI systems’. Security experts believe that these new AI models are not only increasing the speed and scope of cyber attacks, but have also taken their complexity to a different level. According to the statement, AI is now rapidly reducing the time-to-exploit between finding and exploiting vulnerabilities present in any software or network.
Cyber threat is no longer just a ‘technical problem’
Intelligence agencies have clearly stated that cyber risks can no longer be left as just a technical or IT department problem. This has now become the direct responsibility of ‘corporate risk’ and top leadership. The statement clarified that:
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AI already exists: This is not the technology of the future, but the reality of the present.
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Leadership Role: Board members and senior executives need to prepare for real events and not just limit cyber security measures to paper.
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Abandonment of old beliefs: With changing technology, companies must be prepared to make changes to their security policies every month, as old security strategies can quickly become outdated and useless.
‘Five Eyes’ action plan for companies
The coalition suggests corporate leaders take the following steps to combat cyberattacks:
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Assessment of risks: Regularly review new and complex cyber risks arising from AI in your organizations.
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Deploying Resources: Provide cyber security teams with adequate authority and modern resources.
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Active Protection: Don’t use AI just to increase efficiency, but use it strategically and thoughtfully to strengthen security.
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