AI-Augmented Cyber Defense: Reimagining Security in the Age of Intelligent Threats Chemotherapy

Abstract

As enterprises embrace artificial intelligence (AI) for operational efficiency, the same technology is increasingly weaponized by 
adversaries to launch sophisticated, adaptive, and autonomous attacks. This session explores how AI-driven systems are reshaping 
both offense and defense in the cybersecurity landscape. Drawing from real-world enterprise implementations across healthcare 
and retail, the keynote examines how predictive analytics, large language models, and cognitive automation are transforming threat 
detection, identity management, and incident response. It also delves into the emerging paradigm of “adaptive identity,” where AI 
continuously learns from user behavior to secure access in hybrid environments. The talk emphasizes the ethical and governance 
dimensions of AI in cybersecurity, offering a roadmap for building explainable, resilient, and trustworthy digital ecosystems. 
Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging AI not only as a defensive capability but as a catalyst for secure innovation 
and enterprise trust.