Bots vs Bots Al's New Cyber War

As AI rapidly reshapes cybersecurity, resellers are becoming frontline defenders. This analysis explores how partners can harness AI-driven tools to battle smarter threats, reduce alert fatigue, and deliver enterprise-grade protection at scale

- ASHOK PANDEY BHARTI TREHAN

As AI rapidly reshapes cybersecurity, resellers are becoming frontline defenders.

This analysis explores how partners can harness AI-driven tools to battle smarter threats, reduce alert fatigue and deliver enterprise-grade protection at scale.

From malware that mutates in seconds to phishing powered by deepfakes, the game has changed. Attackers now rely on AI. Defenders must respond in kind. What we're witnessing is no longer just cybercrime; it’s a face-off between intelligent bots.

For the channel, this isn’t just about selling antivirus software anymore. It's about enabling business continuity, securing cloud environments and delivering insights that enterprises can trust.

"AI is fundamentally changing how we handle cyber threats, not just in speed but in intelligence. The ability to govern and analyse vast, unified data sets is giving defenders the edge to anticipate attacks before they unfold."

Real-time response over reactive defence

Gone are the days when security meant waiting for a breach before reacting. AI-enhanced platforms now scan vast incident logs, correlate patterns and automate responses in real time. With improved compute and cheaper data storage, today’s infrastructure supports detection at scale.

AI significantly reduces false positives by building behavioural baselines and identifying subtle anomalies that rule-based systems often miss..

GenAI SOCs and predictive defence

Security Operations Centres (SOCs) are now transforming into GenAI SOCs. These are capable of filtering massive telemetry data, prioritising only relevant alerts and enabling security teams to act faster with greater precision.