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Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks for Corporate Security

  • Monika Giri* Monika Giri Corresponding author M.A., LLB (pursuing LLM from Sunderdeep College of Law, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) India
Received: April 02, 2025
Accepted: May 02, 2025
Published: June 09, 2025
Volume: 1 (1) | Page: 30-37

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape worldwide, including in India, where digital transformation is accelerating across corporate sectors. This paper explores the dual role of AI in enhancing and challenging corporate cybersecurity in the Indian context. On one hand, AI powered tools enable proactive threat detection, real-time monitoring, and automated response mechanisms, significantly strengthening corporate defences against cyberattacks such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. AI's ability to analyse vast datasets quickly enhances threat intelligence and predictive analytics, offering Indian corporations innovative ways to safeguard critical assets. On the other hand, integrating AI introduces new vulnerabilities and risks. Adversaries increasingly deploy AI-enabled, sophisticated cyberattacks that can evade traditional security systems, posing serious threats to corporate infrastructure. The lack of comprehensive regulatory frameworks and standardised AI governance in India further complicates the risk landscape, leaving corporations exposed to emerging threats. This paper critically examines the opportunities AI presents for improving corporate cybersecurity, alongside the ethical, legal, and technical challenges it poses. It also discusses the current state of Indian cybersecurity laws and policies related to AI, emphasising the need for robust regulatory oversight and corporate governance mechanisms. Finally, recommendations are provided to help Indian corporations balance AI’s benefits with potential risks, ensuring resilient cybersecurity postures. This research contributes to the growing discourse on the interplay between emerging technologies and corporate security, providing valuable insights for policymakers, corporate leaders, and cybersecurity professionals in India.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, India, Cyber Risks

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