The AI Family: The Information Security Managers Best Frenemy?

Abstract

In this exploratory study, we deliberately pull apart the Artificial from the Intelligence, the material from the human. We first assessed the existing technological controls available to Information Security Managers (ISMs) to ensure their in-depth defense strategies. Based on the AI watch taxonomy, we then discuss each of the 15 technologies and their potential impact on the transformation of jobs in the field of security (i.e., AI trainers, AI explainers and AI sustainers). Additionally, in a pilot study we collect the evaluation and the narratives of the employees (n=6) of a small financial institution in a focus group session. We particularly focus on their perception of the role of AI systems in the future of cyber security.

The Impact of Cyberattacks on Small States

“…These 16 statements were originally collected via a focus group interview of cyber experts in the financial sector on the island Aruba. 7 Results are presented in Table 2, from highest to lowest score of agreement.…”

“…The future of AI according to OSSAT members, rated on a scale from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree(7).…”