In today's Biz Pulse, gain insight into how:

• Businesses can leverage AI to proactively counter sophisticated AI-powered cyber threats and strengthen security.

• Executives face high risks from AI-generated deepfakes and scams, highlighting why they must adopt a proactive digital security strategy.

• Designing robust cyber exercises around five key elements can dramatically enhance your organization's resilience against real-world cyberattacks.

Each of these articles is penned by members of Forbes Business Council, successful business owners shaping the future of business.

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AI vs. AI: Winning the Cybersecurity Arms Race

Cybercriminals have weaponized AI to bolster cyberattacks, but businesses can turn this double-edged sword into their advantage. Although 78% of CISOs recognize AI's role in cyber threats, nearly half aren't prepared, highlighting the urgent need for AI-based defenses.

Here’s how your team can effectively deploy AI to gain the upper hand:

🔍 Intrusion Detection: Employ machine learning to monitor network activities and spot anomalies swiftly.

🎓 Training Your Team: Offer practical, scenario-based training on your AI-driven security tools.

🚨 Panic Button Preparedness: Automate threat responses using AI-powered security orchestration tools.

📧 Advanced Email Protection: Utilize AI to identify sophisticated phishing emails that traditional filters might miss.

🔄 Continuous Testing: Conduct quarterly updates and rigorous testing to maintain AI system effectiveness.

🔌 AI Integration: Upgrade firewalls and antivirus solutions with AI plug-ins for enhanced protection.

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Executives Beware: Proactive Digital Security in AI’s New Threat Landscape

In the age of AI, executives face unprecedented digital threats well beyond traditional reputational damage, like deepfake fraud and AI-accelerated misinformation. Deepfake scams surged tenfold between 2022 and 2023, and automated data scraping exposes executives to targeted attacks using personal details.

Here's how to build proactive security today:

👤 Manage Visibility: Limit personal exposure online by removing data from brokers, controlling social media sharing, and locking down personal domains and handles.

🕵️ AI Monitoring & Alerts: Leverage tools for real-time deepfake detection, impersonation monitoring, and dark web credential surveillance.

🔐 Strengthen Digital Resilience

• Enable biometric authentication and multifactor security.

• Craft crisis response plans addressing deepfake incidents.

• Consult cybersecurity specialists experienced in executive protection.

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Is Your Cybersecurity Exercise Actually Preparing You? Five Elements to Ensure It Does

Imagine receiving a 3 a.m. call about a major data breach. Is your team ready to respond swiftly and effectively? Designing robust cybersecurity exercises isn't a mere checkbox; it requires thoughtful planning tailored to your organization's unique vulnerabilities and processes.

Here are some of the essential elements for creating the best cyber exercises:

📌 Governance: Clearly define roles and responsibilities. Verify the existence of incident playbooks, succession plans, and compliance checks during scenarios.

⚖️ Decision Management: Prepare executives for tough operational, technical, and business decisions in real incidents. Establish escalation thresholds and consider various outcomes ahead of time.

🛠️ Process: Outline detailed, tested procedures for every phase—before, during, and after incidents. Include critical communication plans with both internal and external stakeholders.

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement: Evaluate response mechanisms through a comprehensive stakeholder lens. Create a stakeholder map detailing different roles, communication channels, and tailored messaging requirements.

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