According to cybersecurity solutions company Fortinet, the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how cybercriminals operate, making attacks more frequent and harder to stop. As businesses rely more on AI and connected devices, the company said it has become more important to have a unified approach to cybersecurity instead of using separate systems that work on their own.
In an interview with Back End News during the 8th VSTECS CXO Tech Summit held in Boracay in October, Pete Jongvibool, senior director for Regional Sales for Southeast Asia of Fortinet, said many organizations are now facing new types of security challenges because of AI. He explained that hackers are also using AI tools to speed up attacks, create fake content, and find weaknesses in networks faster than before.
“As everything becomes increasingly interconnected, the key challenge lies in how technology is developed and integrated from the start,” Jongvibool said. “Many companies attempt consolidation or integration to meet customer needs but often struggle due to the lack of a unified system or the inability to scale efficiently.”
According to Jongvibool, cybercriminals are using AI to carry out “AI versus AI” attacks, where one system tries to outsmart another. Some ransomware attacks are also now powered by AI, making them more adaptive and harder to detect. The main goals behind these attacks include stealing data, collecting user credentials, making money, or hurting a competitor’s reputation.
To deal with these threats, Fortinet is focusing on creating a connected system that allows different security tools to work together. Instead of selling separate products, the company studies each organization’s needs and builds solutions that fit together. Jongvibool compared this to how Apple products like iPhones, iPads, and Macs work smoothly under one operating system.
“We see the same journey happening in cybersecurity,” he said. “To effectively secure connected environments, you need an integrated foundation, not just individual tools. That’s why Fortinet continues to drive innovation around a unified platform designed to make security simple, fast, and connected.”
Fortinet’s “AI for Security” uses machine learning to help people detect and stop threats faster. It gathers data from many firewall systems around the world to improve its accuracy. The company’s “Security for AI” focuses on protecting businesses that use AI tools by preventing data leaks and making sure sensitive information stays private.
As more organizations move to hybrid cloud setups and rely on connected devices, managing cybersecurity has become more complex. Fortinet said its solutions, such as Network and Security Convergence and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, help reduce that complexity and give companies a clearer view of their systems. The company also works with partners to ensure its technology meets customer needs efficiently.
“There is definitely a concern of people when it comes to cybersecurity today, because people are looking at who will be the best and who understand the threat landscape,” Jongvibool said. “That’s why having a unified system that evolves with technology is essential to keeping digital environments protected.”
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