Cybersecurity alerts and advisories: Leveraging artificial intelligence to secure digital assets

Abstract

This paper analyses cybersecurity alerts and advisories issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the United States of America from January 2023 to March 2024. Employing a qualitative content analysis methodology, the study investigates prevalent cyber threats, identifies the most impacted industry sectors and affected systems, and evaluates recommended mitigation strategies. The analysis categorises the identified threats, revealing sector-specific vulnerabilities and their impact on critical systems. Furthermore, the study explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance cybersecurity practices. Key findings highlight significant trends in ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns, state-sponsored activities, and vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure, underlining the crucial need for robust cybersecurity solutions. The paper recommends integrating AI into existing cybersecurity frameworks, enhancing predictive threat detection capabilities, automating response systems, and improving network behavioural analytics. While acknowledging the valuable insights from public advisories, the study also identifies their limitations. Finally, the paper suggests potential avenues for future research to further refine cybersecurity strategies and policies.