Today is AI Appreciation Day, an annual event highlighting the progress and innovation in artificial intelligence and related technologies. To mark the day, we’ve created this AI resource to help you understand and respond to the rapid advances in AI across cybersecurity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day is celebrated on July 16 every year, helping to bring AI innovation, change and adoption into the global spotlight. AI is already heavily integrated into a number of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services and cybersecurity. Legislation is also starting to gather pace, with the E.U. the latest to publish a substantial AI Act in response to the growth of AI use. It’s also having a marked impact on the cybersecurity workforce, contributing to changes in roles and desired skills.

To mark today and to support you in your understanding and AI skills development, we’ve assembled this set of current resources so you have the latest AI insights in one place:

Research: The Real-World Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Professionals

In February 2024, ISC2 conducted a study AI in Cyber 2024: Is the Cybersecurity Profession Ready? This survey of ISC2 members revealed that 88% are already seeing AI impact their existing roles, with most seeing positives in the form of improved efficiency despite concerns over redundancy of human tasks. Read the full article on the survey findings here.

Event: Securing AI

AI is changing the threat landscape as it becomes more advanced and available. At the same time, AI is introducing new defensive capabilities to cybersecurity — but how do we secure it? ISC2 is running a series of in-person and live virtual workshops to support members and cybersecurity professionals in understanding the challenges associated with AI and to develop the skills needed to respond to AI demands and challenges. Find out more.

Video: Identify Opportunities + Manage Risks

Attendees at one of our recent Securing AI workshops shared their views on AI in cybersecurity.

Insights: AI Articles

Here are some of the latest articles from ISC2 Insights on AI regulation, technologies, cybersecurity challenges and other related themes, including articles from members sharing their knowledge and experiences:

Webinars: AI and Cybersecurity

ISC2 produces complimentary webinars with high-quality content on an ongoing basis. These are some of our latest relating to AI, including explaining how AI is being used in our own certification courseware to deliver adaptive learning.