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Are we on the brink of a new era in cybersecurity, one where artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we protect our digital frontiers? Join us on this episode of Tech Talks Daily as we delve into this fascinating topic with Andrew Hollister, Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Labs R&D at LogRhythm. In our conversation, Andrew shares his insights on the evolving role of generative AI in cybersecurity. Despite widespread apprehension that automation may displace human analysts, Andrew suggests a different narrative—AI as a collaborator enhancing human capabilities, not replacing them. With its rapid development, generative AI is finding its place in cybersecurity, aiding in tasks like summarizing threat reports, detecting patterns in massive datasets, and translating technical log data into understandable language. However, the technology has its challenges. Andrew points out the potential risks of AI, such as producing misleading information—what he terms "hallucinating false facts.