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Dresden researchers develop AI against cyber attacks – focus on security!
The TU Dresden coordinates the BMBF project “AI.Auto-Immune” to defend against AI-based internet attacks with 3.79 million euros in funding.
Dresden researchers develop AI against cyber attacks – focus on security!
A new research project at the Technical University of Dresden (TUD) and HAW Hamburg aims to protect the Internet from attacks based on artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists from the two universities work together with Alpha Strike Labs GmbH and Traversals Analytics and Intelligence GmbH as part of the BMBF joint project “AI.Auto-Immune”. The project has a budget of 3.79 million euros, with TUD as the coordinating institution receiving 1.1 million euros to promote more intensive research in this area.
The increasing threat of AI-powered attacks has highlighted the need for advanced protection measures. Attackers use intelligent algorithms to identify automated vulnerabilities in IT systems and bypass existing protection mechanisms. The “AI.Auto-Immune” project aims to develop new methods for analyzing communication data and network flows in order to identify potential threats at an early stage and dynamically adapt security precautions.
Aims and methods of the research project
This innovative project focuses on intelligently analyzing data streams to identify suspicious patterns and potential attacks. Dr. Matthias Wahlisch, professor at TUD and project coordinator, highlights that modern security teams are faced with the challenge of fending off sophisticated hackers who are adapting to the increasing complexity of IT infrastructures. It is of central importance to create situation reports of attack points and to develop preventative protective measures.
The AI technologies used in AI.Auto-Immune enable the rapid and precise detection of new threats and the development of dynamic attack strategies that can adapt to existing security measures. This not only helps businesses, but also protects critical infrastructure and internal networks from cyberattacks.
Scientific and strategic importance
The Rector of TU Dresden, Prof. Ursula Staudinger, emphasizes the scientific and strategic importance of this project within the research framework program "Digital. Secure. Sovereign." the federal government. It is part of a comprehensive initiative to develop secure future technologies in a hyper-connected world.
In addition to developing new protection mechanisms, security teams are faced with the challenge of dealing with ever-increasing attack targets and data volumes. According to information from IBM AI-supported solutions, such as IBM Threat Detection and Response Services, offer promising support in the early detection and response to security incidents.
Combining AI with innovative approaches to defending against cyberattacks shows promise for ensuring security in an increasingly connected world. Comprehensive analytics and dynamic countermeasures can help optimize the protection of corporate data and identities, which is further advanced by the AI.Auto-Immune initiatives and similar projects.