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How is AI Changing Cybersecurity for British Businesses
July 24, 2024
Computers give us the tools we need to work efficiently. As the technology develops, they become faster and offer more functionality, helping computers find their way into workplaces and homes across the globe.
Unfortunately, such developments also come with risks. For example, many business people store valuable data on their machines and bad-faith actors will try to steal this information where possible.
This need for online safety has resulted in an advanced cybersecurity industry that includes technology like AI in its arsenal. Here’s a brief look at the role of AI cybersecurity solutions and some of the benefits they bring.
The role of AI in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is more important than ever before for British businesses as more advanced threats become active. Previous cybersecurity systems used expansive databases which kept you safe from known threats, but such approaches are becoming obsolete.
Modern cybersecurity threats can evolve in real-time, making it hard for platforms with static databases to keep up. Instead, a more proactive approach is needed, and AI data protection enables just that.
AI in British business cybersecurity systems also uses machine learning software that helps your machine identify previously unseen threats. The software can then seclude or remove the threat, keeping you safe.
AI solutions can also run in the background, leaving you to work productively with peace of mind.
Comprehensive cyber protection
Increasing internet speeds and evolving computer technology has helped transform how we do business around the world. Although this progress has bought many benefits, it also brings new challenges.
HP has responded to these challenges with sophisticated AI platforms offering best in class security.
For example, the HP Elite Dragonfly offers a range of features developed to help keep your data protected. Such features include HP Sure Sense which uses AI for threat detection.
Sure Sense has access to vast volumes of files and extracts insights from this data. Complex algorithms then use these insights to predict the behavior of specific files and block anything dangerous.
This approach to online protection means you are protected from the latest threats as they evolve. Even the most advanced malware can be halted as your computer “senses” something isn’t right. Your machine can then automatically secure the threat, rendering it ineffective.
Additional security measures
AI security solutions are at the forefront of data protection and offer some of the most effective coverage available. However, threats come in numerous forms so it’s advisable to ensure you have universal protection.
Such protection is offered by our HP Wolf Security platform which offers a suite of cybersecurity tools, including:
HP Sure Start
Among the most dangerous cyberthreats are hackers and software that can access your BIOS, potentially giving intruders access to all data on your machine. HP Sure Start uses an innovative approach to protecting your BIOS from attack.
HP Sure Start works by creating an image of your BIOS in a healthy condition. This image is then stored on your computer available to use whenever required. If your BIOS has been infiltrated, you can restore it to its original state with help from the store image.
HP Secure Erase
Deleting sensitive information from your computer is often necessary for security. However, traditional file deletion methods leave remnants of files which are retrievable, leaving your data accessible to others.
HP Secure Erase thoroughly deletes data at your request, making it impossible for intruders to access data once removed. Secure Erase continues to develop, ensuring it remains up to date with the latest threats.
HP Sure Click
HP Sure Click provides front-line security as it monitors all files coming into your computer. If the software detects a potential threat, it is quarantined from the rest of your machine where it can do no harm.
When Sure Click identifies potentially malicious files, it opens them in a virtual machine (VM) that is isolated from the rest of your computer. When you close the corresponding browser tab, the VM is removed along with malicious files.
HP Sure Admin
HP Sure Admin helps your IT department manage a fleet of computers remotely. This approach makes it easy for administrators to manage individual machines with minimal disruption to the user.
The platform offers a range of tools that give you greater control over who has access to important data. This approach helps to replace passwords, which can be easily lost or stolen.
HP Sure View
Some cybersecurity threats are found offline, requiring a different type of protection. Offline threats include nearby people acquiring data by reading it directly from your screen, but HP Sure View presents a solution.
Sure View protects your data by preventing other people from accessing information on your screen visually. This works thanks to a specially designed screen that redirects the light so it can only be viewed by those directly in front of it.
HP Tamper Lock
If your machine is lost or stolen, somebody might try to break it open to access information inside. HP’s Tamper Lock could be the ideal solution for such cases.
If your machine is opened physically without authorisation then it triggers a lockdown. IT and security can also be alerted, helping prevent loss of data.
Security and power
The HP Dragonfly G4 13.5" Business Laptop is an excellent option for professionals who must have security, but cybersecurity is not the only reason to buy this machine.
For example, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor powers through complex work-related tasks quickly. Fast performance is also enhanced with help from 16 GB or 32 GB RAM. This power will help you benefit from HP Copilot and other AI tools.
The machine also offers plenty of storage capacity with a choice of 512 GB or 1 TB capacity. This range also uses the latest solid state drive technology for impressive data transfer speeds.
Quality graphics are provided thanks to the Intel® Iris® Xᵉ Graphics processing unit, while users have a choice between a 3K2K or widescreen ultra extended graphics array (WUXGA) display. This 13.5-inch display also offers productivity boosting touchscreen technology.
Other reasons to buy the HP Dragonfly include an impressive battery life that will last a full working day for most people. For those that need more power, HP Fast Charge lets you charge from empty to 50% in about 30 minutes.
This professional laptop is also a good choice for remote workers and is 5G enabled. The 5MP camera offers high-quality images and uses HP Auto Frame technology so you are always visible. The convenient privacy shutter also helps keep you safe online.
Others can hear you clearly with help from dual microphones on the screen’s upper edge. High quality audio is also provided with help from quad stereo speakers by Bang & Olufsen.
The HP Premium Keyboard is comfortable to use and is fully backlit, ideal for night workers. The keyboard is also spill resistant to help protect against accidents in the office.
The clickpad with multi gesture support also enhances productivity, while this machine is also lightweight at just under 1 KG. The smart, slate blue finish and stunning design help this machine make the right impression for professionals.
Benefits of using AI cybersecurity systems
Among the key benefits of using AI powered cybersecurity solutions is they don’t need pre-knowledge of specific threats to recognise them. Instead, the software learns what a threat would look like and takes the appropriate action autonomously.
This approach prevents your system from being caught out by threats that have never been identified before. Automatic responses also help keep you protected without disrupting your day.
The key benefit of AI is that it helps you keep up to date with threats as they develop. And while the technology already has an impressive suite of tools, we can expect more functionality as AI technology evolves.
The future of AI in cybersecurity
The gains made by AI in rent years have been impressive, with some solutions touching on the futuristic. We are not yet at the stage of talking autonomous humanoid robots like those in Star Wars, but the technology is improving at a rapid pace.
AI will continue to develop as our technology develops, leading to increasingly impressive platforms. Regardless, we can expect AI to be around for the foreseeable future at least and with increasing functionality as it evolves.
Conclusion
It is likely that you have already benefited from AI in some way, even if you are not aware. The software typically runs quietly in the background, while still offering unparalleled protection.
The impact that AI has had so far cannot be understated. Businesses around the world are using the technology to streamline processes and cut costs alongside work with improved security.
AI cybersecurity tools are also easy to use, and users often won’t be aware the technology is in action. Regardless, potential threats will continue to evolve and AI will help you work with the peace of mind knowing your sensitive information is protected.
