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Using AI for Offensive Security
Using AI for Offensive Security

Using AI for Offensive Security

Release Date: 08/06/2024

Offensive security involves proactively simulating an attacker’s behavior by using tactics and techniques similar to those of an adversary to identify system vulnerabilities. The emergence of AI technology has triggered a profound transformation in the landscape of offensive security. 

AI-powered tools can simulate advanced cyber attacks. They can identify network, system, and software vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. They can help cover a broad range of attack scenarios, respond dynamically to findings, and adapt to different environments. These advancements have redefined AI from a narrow use case to a versatile and powerful general-purpose technology. 

This publication by the CSA AI Technology and Risk Working Group explores the transformative potential of LLM-powered AI. It examines AI's integration into offensive cybersecurity, specifically vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and red teaming. It also addresses current security challenges and showcases AI’s capabilities across five security phases. By adopting these AI use cases, security teams and their organizations can significantly enhance their defensive capabilities and secure a competitive edge in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:
  • Current challenges with offensive security
  • Overview of LLMs and AI agents
  • How AI can assist across five security phases: reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and reporting
  • How threat actors are using AI
  • AI advances expected in the near future
  • Current limitations of using AI in offensive security
  • Governance, risk, and compliance considerations when using AI in offensive security
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