Renaldo Jack, Globeleq

AI will almost certainly increase the volume and impact of cyber attacks. Many cybercriminals are using AI to varying degrees, says a report from the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK. The report, from 2024, says AI will also increase reconnaissance and social engineering capabilities, making them more effective and harder to detect. The technology also lowers the barriers for novice cybercriminals, which it says will contribute to increased incidents of ransomware over the next two years.

What is the outlook in South Africa? Brainstorm and security vendor Radware asked local cybersecurity professionals what strategies they’re deploying to defend against AI-driven cyber threats.