Generative AI (gen AI) is famously fast, powerful and easy to use. That speed, convenience and power—well known to business leaders who began experimenting with the technology in 2023— also make gen AI the perfect technology for criminals.

As attackers use gen AI, their attacks will become pervasive, evasive and adaptive. Our security teams must also adapt. We can help them by using a combination of machine learning (ML) and new gen AI-enabled tools. By adopting these tools for threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR), we can help alleviate human bottlenecks and help make security far more efficient—responding faster and doing more with less.

But before you consider investing in this new class of solutions, you need to make sure you choose the right tool for the job. It’s important to weigh the benefits and any risks or limitations of the tool, evaluate the vendor that offers the AI, and adjust our SOC training to take full advantage of the new solution. Based on our experience with cybersecurity clients, we’ve put together a set of guidelines to get you started.

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