Threat Detection and Response Using AI and NLP in Cybersecurity

Introduction: In an age of rapid technical innovation and a growing digital world, protecting sensitive data from cyberattacks is crucial. The dynamic and complicated nature of these attacks requires novel cybersecurity solutions. Methods: This study analyses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) strengthen cybersecurity. The qualitative research approach is followed to gather data through a literature review of relevant scholarly articles and conduct interviews with cybersecurity specialists. Results: Recent AI advances have greatly enhanced the detection of anomalous patterns and behaviors in huge datasets, a key threat identification tool. NLP has also excelled at detecting malevolent intent in textual data, such as phishing efforts. AI and NLP enable adaptive security policies, enabling agile responses to evolving security issues. Expert interviews confirm that AI and NLP reduce false positives, improve threat intelligence, streamline network security setups, and improve compliance checks. These technologies enable responsive security policies, which give a strategic edge against developing security threats. AI and NLP's predictive skills could revolutionize cybersecurity by preventing threats. Conclusion: This study shows that AI and NLP have improved cybersecurity threat detection, automated incident response, and adaptive security policies. Overcoming threat detection, aggressive attacks and data privacy issues is essential to properly leveraging these advances and strengthening cyber resilience in a changing digital landscape.