Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made its way into many industries, and cybersecurity is no exception. A 2024 survey reported that the country that is the most eager about AI's application in cybersecurity was Australia. In contrast, the nation with the least positive outlook on benefits of AI was Italy, with only two percent.
Countries perceiving the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity as beneficial in 2024
The source phrased the question as follows: "Ultimately, who do you believe will benefit more from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) – IT security teams (with improved defenses) or cyberthreat actors (with improved tactics)?"
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