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Ai in Vulnerability Management

The document outlines a technical seminar on 'AI in Vulnerability Management' presented by Sneha, covering the role of AI in identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using AI in cybersecurity, including improved speed and accuracy, as well as challenges like complexity and cost. The seminar concludes with insights on the future scope of AI in vulnerability management, emphasizing predictive analytics and autonomous remediation.

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Ai in Vulnerability Management

The document outlines a technical seminar on 'AI in Vulnerability Management' presented by Sneha, covering the role of AI in identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using AI in cybersecurity, including improved speed and accuracy, as well as challenges like complexity and cost. The seminar concludes with insights on the future scope of AI in vulnerability management, emphasizing predictive analytics and autonomous remediation.

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Government Engineering College,

Raichur-584135
Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Technical Seminar
on
“AI in Vulnerability management”
By
Sneha
3GU21CS047

Under the Guidance


of
Prof. Mamatha
AI in Vulnerability management
CONTENTS

➢ Introduction to AI
➢ Vulnerability management life cycle
➢ Vulnerability management stratergy
➢ Vulnerability management process
➢ Benefits of using AI in Cybersecurity
➢ Advantages and Disadvantages
➢ Future scope
➢ Conclusion
➢ References
INTRODUCTION
Artificial intelligence (AI) : It is a technology that allows
machines to learn, understand , and act like humans. AI can
be used in many areas, including healthcare, manufacturing,
and marketing.

How AI works
➢ Machine learning:AI uses algorithms to learn from data
by finding patterns and making predictions.
➢ Deep learning:A type of machine learning that uses
neural networks to process data in a way that mimics the
human brain.
➢ Natural language processing (NLP):A subfield of AI
that allows computers to understand and communicate
•

Vulnerability management definition: The continuous of identifying,


Prioritizing, reporting on, and remediating security Vulnerabilities in operating
systems, browsers, enterprise applications, and end-user applications.

Examples are :

1: Vulnerability assessment : A process to identify, analyze, and quantify security


vulnerabilities in systems.
2: Vulnerability identification : A process to potential weak points in an
organizations systems, networks, or applications
3: Vulnerability prioritization : A process to sort out false positives and prioritize
vulnerabilities by level of criticality.
4: Remediation : A process to define measures to fix vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Management
Strategy
Asset
inventory
➢ Asset inventory : It is a comprehensive list of all
assets within an organization, including hardware, Response Information
planning management
software, networks, and data.
Vulnerability
Management
➢ Information Management: It is the process of Strategy

collecting, organizing, storing, retrieving, and Reporting


and Risk
Remediation Assessment
disseminating information to support decision- Tracking
making, operations, and management of an Vulnerability
organization. Assessment

➢ Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying and


evaluating vulnerabilities in systems, networks,
and applications.
ADVANTAGES
1. Improved Speed and Efficiency: AI-powered vulnerability management tools can
quickly scan networks, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities, reducing the
time and effort required for manual scanning.

2. Enhanced Accuracy: AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns
and anomalies, reducing false positives and negatives.

3. Predictive Analytics: AI-powered tools can predict potential vulnerabilities and attacks,
enabling proactive measures to prevent breaches.

4. Scalability: AI-powered vulnerability management tools can handle large volumes of data
and scale to meet the needs of growing organizations.
DISADVANTAGES

1. Complexity: AI-powered vulnerability management tools can be complex to


implement, configure, and manage, requiring specialized skills and expertise .

2. Quality Issues: AI algorithms require high-quality data to function effectively. Poor


data quality can lead to inaccurate results and false positives.

3. False Positives and Negatives: While AI can reduce false positives and negatives,
they can still occur, requiring manual review and validation.

4. Cost: Implementing and maintaining AI-powered vulnerability management tools


can be costly, requiring significant investment in technology, training, and
personnel.
The future scope of AI in vulnerability
management
1. Predictive Vulnerability Management: AI-powered predictive analytics will
enable organizations to anticipate and prepare for potential vulnerabilities before
they are exploited.
2. Autonomous Remediation: AI-driven automation will enable faster and more
efficient remediation of vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of exploitation.
3. AI-powered Penetration Testing: AI will enhance penetration testing by
simulating more sophisticated attacks, identifying complex vulnerabilities, and
providing actionable recommendations.
4. Vulnerability Management as a Service: Cloud-based AI-powered vulnerability
management platforms will offer scalable, on-demand vulnerability management
capabilities.
CONCLUSION
A vulnerability management process concludes with the identification,
evaluation , prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across
an organization's systems, effectively reducing the risk of cyberattacks by
actively addressing potential weaknesses and ensuring a proactive security
posture; this involves regularly scanning for vulnerabilities , assessing their
impact, taking corrective actions like patching or configuration changes, and
monitoring for ongoing risks to maintain a secure environment.
REFERENCE
1: https://www.microsoft.com/security/

2:https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/

3:Applying generative AI for CVE analysis at an


enterprise scale. NVIDIA Developer
https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/

4:"Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration


Testing" by Omar Santos and Ron Taylor
Thank You!

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