The World of Fighting Cyber Crime According to Daniel Tobok

Many insiders in tech and tech-adjacent sectors have hailed AI as revolutionary. While the technology has been undeniably useful in some regards, some tech professionals are encouraging others to exercise caution. “AI isn’t all upside,” says Daniel Tobok, founder and CEO of CYPFER. “It’s also a great accelerator of threat levels.”

Tobok is perhaps one of the most qualified tech professionals to speak on the subject. As the head of CYPFER, the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity company, he’s helped thousands of businesses address cyberattacks and prevent them from happening in the first place.

“Cyberattacks and data breaches aren’t just technological issues,” Tobok says. “They might originate with technology, but they can have a devastating impact on a company’s finances and reputation.”

AI may be behind the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, but as Tobok notes, it’s also a potential asset for those looking to ward off expensive, reputation-damaging data breaches.

In the context of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is very much a double agent. When used by cybercriminals, AI technology can automate attacks and rapidly evolve to evade detection. Alternatively, when employed by CYPFER and other companies focused on protecting businesses, AI can prevent countless attacks and rapidly contain those that have been launched successfully.

For a company trying to prevent cyberattacks, having the right AI technology is a lot like having a team of highly trained cybersecurity experts on the clock 24/7. AI can analyze vastly more data than humans and pick up on subtle warning signs that humans might miss.

Additionally, it can constantly scan company systems for vulnerabilities and even take action to resolve them. While AI can’t replace human cybersecurity professionals, it can serve as a valuable tool for those trying to stop ongoing attacks and prevent future ones from materializing.

Companies that incorporate AI into their cybersecurity protocols will also have an easier time taking Tobok’s recommended steps toward cybersecurity.

“It’s critically important for industry professionals to be digitally diligent and cyber sensitive,” he says. “That means being proactive in threat prevention and using caution in the digital realm.”

Tobok makes these two factors pillars of his Cyber Certainty™ philosophy, which is also CYPFER’s guiding principle. When a client works with CYPFER, they benefit from a comprehensive approach to risk management.

CYPFER uses its own AI technology to spot possible threats and neutralize them, but that’s not the only way it helps protect businesses from the dark side of AI. The organization’s digital forensics services can help identify parties responsible for breaches, and its 24/7 crisis management team works to shut down active attacks.

For many businesses, adopting AI as part of a cybersecurity threat management program may seem like entering into a battle between good and evil. As cybercriminals and cybersecurity experts continue to develop AI tools, both sides will become more proficient.

There’s no way to determine whether one faction will one day eclipse the other, however, Tobok and CYPFER are working tirelessly toward a world where the good guys come out on top.