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Webinar Explores Whether Cybersecurity Can Keep Up With AI-Speed Attacks

Security Week · 19 Aug 2026

Key Takeaway Ask your IT or security provider whether your current defences focus on prevention as well as detection, since AI-powered attacks can move faster than traditional response methods.

Cyberattacks are increasingly being supercharged by artificial intelligence, allowing attackers to move faster and adapt in real time. This raises a critical question for security teams and business owners alike: can security approaches that rely on detecting threats after they occur still keep pace, or is it time to shift focus toward stopping attacks before they happen?

A webinar hosted by Security Week will bring together experts to unpack this issue, discussing whether prevention-first strategies should now be considered the stronger default approach to cyber defence in an AI-driven threat landscape.

While the session is aimed at security professionals, the underlying question matters for small and medium businesses too. As AI tools become more accessible to cybercriminals, traditional defences that rely solely on spotting an attack after it starts may not react quickly enough. Businesses should stay informed about how their security providers and tools are adapting to this shift.

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