The Impact of AI on cybersecurity

How artificial intelligence helps and threatens cybersecurity in today's digital landscape

Published on 05/02/2026 in Webinars, keynotes and videos

During Think NXT 2025New window, Benoît Hespel, Head of AI at Proximus ADA, outlined the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping cybersecurity defenses while simultaneously empowering cybercriminals with more sophisticated attack strategies.

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The Impact of AI on cybersecurity – video interview with Benoît Hespel.
AI is a double-edged sword, it can enhance security or create new threats. It's how we use it that matters.

Benoît Hespel, Head of AI Proximus ADA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, providing both substantial opportunities and complex challenges. While AI can significantly enhance threat detection, automate responses, and predict suspicious activities, it is also being exploited by cybercriminals to develop increasingly sophisticated and hard-to-detect attacks.

Benoît Hespel stresses the importance of a balanced approach integrating AI into cybersecurity infrastructures while ensuring that human expertise remains central to managing high-risk threats.

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AI’s ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data in real time can significantly enhance threat detection. By identifying anomalous patterns and behaviors, AI helps businesses detect and mitigate security risks much faster than traditional methods. AI-driven threat intelligence integrates seamlessly with enterprise cybersecurity systems, such as our Managed Security Services, to offer continuous monitoring and proactive threat management.

AI excels in predicting cyber threats by analyzing patterns and historical data. By leveraging machine learning, businesses can not only respond faster but also prevent attacks before they occur. For an integrated, AI-powered cybersecurity framework, check out our tailored security solutions.

While AI offers powerful tools for identifying and mitigating cyber threats, human expertise remains crucial in interpreting the results and making strategic decisions. AI tools can automate tasks and flag potential risks, but expert cybersecurity professionals ensure that critical threats are addressed appropriately, especially when it involves compliance or emerging regulations. Learn how Proximus ADA combines AI and human expertise to stay ahead of cybersecurity risks.

The latest trends in AI and cybersecurity include the rise of AI-powered security operations centers (SOC), the integration of machine learning for predictive threat analytics, and the increasing use of AI to secure hybrid IT infrastructures. For companies looking to implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, Our AI-driven solutions provide a comprehensive strategy for securing enterprise systems.

As cybersecurity regulations evolve, businesses must ensure that their AI-based solutions comply with industry standards such as GDPR and NIS2. Proximus ADA offers guidanceNew window on how to align AI security solutions with the latest legal requirements.