AI threat detection cycle must move at insane lightspeed 15 minute clip, top cyber experts say

At Cyber Week, Trellix CTO Mo Cashman warned that cyber defenders must detect AI-powered attacks within 15 minutes to prevent catastrophic damage, outlining a four-stage timeline. AISLE CISO Jaya Baloo noted attackers can mount attacks for as little as $25, while CrowdStrike urged continued AI development. IDF Maj. Gen. Aviad Dagan said the military used AI to analyze wartime data for future strategies.

At the Cyber Security conference at Tel Aviv University, Trellix Chief Technology Officer Mo Cashman warned that cyber defenders must identify AI-powered hacking attacks within 15 minutes to have a chance of mitigating catastrophic damage. He outlined a four-stage timeline: threat identification within 15 minutes, orientation within two hours, decision within four hours, and action within four to 72 hours. Cashman noted that his team has achieved partial remediation in 20 minutes by pre-positioning digital assets. AISLE CISO Jaya Baloo said AI has worsened the imbalance between attackers and defenders, with attackers able to mount semi-sophisticated attacks for as little as $25. She called for government regulation of AI models. CrowdStrike Chief Business Officer Daniel Bernard urged the West to continue AI development without pause, citing a company-developed 'Kill Switch' for safety. IDF Maj. Gen. Aviad Dagan said the military used AI to analyze three years of wartime data to develop future strategies.