if we look at the world today, then digitalization is no doubt taking over every aspect of our lives. Manual labor has shifted to digitalization. The merging of digital worlds gives us a hint about the essential need for AI and cybersecurity in the future. No matter what happens online data goes side by side with the need for the highest level of protection.
Lacking to stay up to date with the latest trends will leave you far behind in the race to adopt technology in everyday life. Laziness isn’t rewarded in any aspect of life and the same is the case in the digital world of technology. The pros and cons of both worlds do exist, and people with malicious intentions don’t fail to prove how important is cybersecurity. A few of the destructive past incidents have diverted many companies’ focus toward cybersecurity. Proper implementation of cybersecurity, is a crucial part of every company, who are trying to retain its data from being leaked and exploited. The severity of online security has made tech giants active and devoted to working and trying their best to make the online world a safe place.
The Loss of Millions in Cybersecurity
We only learn from the mistakes we make, and smart are those who learn from the mistakes of others. In 2014, nearly a decade ago Home Depot had to face the trouble of going through an online breach that exploited millions of its customers’ online personal information.
The breach was a big concern for the authorities regulating the digital safety of customers, another big problem was Home Depot not being compliant with the standards set by the ISO 20071 and NIST CSF. The failure to comply with the set standards not only resulted in hefty fines for the company but also became the core reason for the customers’ lawsuits for mishandling sensitive data. The case of Home Depot made others attentive to how detrimental consequences can be for failing to secure online data. The incident made a revolutionary change in the industries present around the globe.
Strict cybersecurity policies adopted contribute to the safe practices of AI. Even today, the concept of AI to some companies is new and they are only looking at the positive aspect of the new technological advancement. We are well aware of the fact that where there is good there is evil. However, we seem to be optimistic about new technology until and unless someone incurs a heavy blow about its misuse, like the case of Home Depot for not paying attention to appropriate online data security.
Learning from the Past
Learning from past mistakes, we know people with malicious intentions are already in search to exploit the use of AI. We are neglecting the cons of AI advancement but the day is not far when we see its evil side. For this reason, cybersecurity becomes an essential aspect to take into account when advancing with AI. In the future, we should conduct in-depth research on how to use AI in cybersecurity, and make the necessary advancements in how to block the expected attacks as well as the unexpected ones.
Cybersecurity is essential to stop data exploitation for personal gains. The world of marketing is shifting towards digital marketing and social media is becoming the number one trend changer. The impact of social media is no doubt global, with news getting viral within minutes. In the past, we have seen how online editing and forging have caused defamation for people and how it has contributed to promoting a hoax. We know AI can contribute to the mischievous agenda of hackers and for that Reason Company’s cybersecurity should be strong from every angle.
Conclusion
Stepping into the digital world is no child’s play, and every company must follow NIST CSF guidelines to fulfill the essential need for AI and cybersecurity in the future. The company’s security is within our hands while handling data online and limit digital’s world evils. Not being able to keep up with changing security trends, only leads to regrets and makes an individual or a company vulnerable to online exploitation whether it’s a company or a celebrity. However, for the company’s security, every employee is responsible for their data’s safety in both the physical and the digital world.