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In response to your peers, assume the role of a threat actor and describe how you would use Al to
combat or circumvent their integration of Al.
For your response posts, do the following:
• Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
•
In Module One, complete your two response posts by
•
In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by
your local time zone.
• Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like "I agree” or “You are wrong.”
Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.
Criteria
Comprehension
Timeliness
Exemplary
Discussion Rubric
Develops an initial post with
an organized, clear point of
view or idea using rich and
significant detail (100%)
N/A
Proficient
Develops an initial post
with a point of view or idea
using adequate
organization and detail
(85%)
Needs Improvement
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea but with
some gaps in organization and
detail (55%)
Submits initial post on time Submits initial post one day
(100%)
late (55%)
Not Evident
Does not develop an
initial post with an
organized point of view
or idea (0%)
Submits initial post two
or more days late (0%) Criteria
Engagement
Writing (Mechanics)
Exemplary
Provides relevant and
meaningful response posts
with clarifying explanation
and detail (100%)
Writes posts that are easily
understood, clear, and
concise using proper citation
methods where applicable
with no errors in citations
(100%)
Proficient
Provides relevant response
posts with some
explanation and detail
(85%)
Writes posts that are easily
understood using proper
citation methods where
applicable with few errors
in citations (85%)
Needs Improvement
Provides somewhat relevant
response posts with some
explanation and detail (55%)
Writes posts that are
understandable using proper
citation methods where
applicable with a number of
errors in citations (55%)
Not Evident
Provides response posts
that are generic with little
explanation or detail
(0%)
Writes posts that others
are not able to understand
and does not use proper
citation methods where
applicable (0%)
Response One
Kevin Dukes
I would integrate Al into security solutions using a tiered approach: Incorporate artificial
intelligence (AI) algorithms into software agents that monitor network traffic, endpoints, and
platforms in real time for known and unknown risks. These Al bots can detect anomalies in real
time, identify malicious intent, and flag attacks. Creating Al technologies to help human security
analysts in sifting through massive amounts of data, prioritizing alerts, and highlighting possible
threats for further investigation is known as Al-assisted threat detection. As a result, security
experts have less work to do and see higher detection success rates. gear-based Al refers to the
Total direct integration of Al chips, processors, and accelerators into networking gear, endpoints, and
other devices. By allowing Al-powered threat detection, malware scanning, and behavioral analysis
to happen directly on the devices themselves, this reduces latency and resource consumption.
Create systems that use Al to plan and execute defenses against threats throughout an
organization's full security stack. This involves coordinating the reactions from the Al-powered
security solutions made by several vendors. Al security models may be continually improved using
machine learning approaches based on new threat intelligence, data, and results. This ensures that
models are up to date and functional in light of the most recent threat.
Operating systems would typically not be directly interfaced with by Al-enhanced security
solutions. Without changing the OS's code or functionality, the majority of Al software agents and
orchestration systems would work as an additional layer, processing data streams and events that
the OS has captured. Hardware-based Al security solutions are probably going to require the
highest level of operating system integration. Al chips and accelerators would require OS drivers in
order to completely interface and carry out activities like scanning files, filtering network traffic, or
probing current processes. Assuring compatibility, speed, and security with this integration might
be challenging. Generally speaking, integrating Al into hardware and software security solutions
would necessitate closer interaction between Al systems, operating systems, and the underlying
hardware. To provide Al solutions the data and power they need while maintaining the overall
stability and security of the system, this most likely means enhancing the OS's APIs, interfaces, and
permissions. With the appropriate controls and management, hardware and software integration
integrity may be improved via Al-enhanced security. Response Two
8-1 Discussion: Advanced Persistent Threats
Tanya Romero
I would incorporate Al in software to improve software security. Al cyberattacks involve using
advanced machine learning algorithms to identify vulnerabilities, predict patterns and exploit
weaknesses without human intervention. Al utilizes behavioral analytics, machine learning and
real-time analysis. There needs to be Al continuous monitoring software when integration with the
operating system is occurring. There is a possibility that compatibility issues may occur. So
insuring that the same protocols, standards and configurations are being used.
Hart, D. (2024, March 20). Council post: How ai-driven cyberattacks will reshape cyber protection.
Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/03/19/how-ai-driven-cyber-attacks-
will-reshape-cyber-protection/?sh=67515c586e49