According to a 2023 survey of cybersecurity professionals, approximately
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of respondents worldwide considered deep learning the most promising emerging artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technique for enhancing cybersecurity defenses, particularly for detecting malware in encrypted traffic. Natural language processing for advanced phishing detection ranked second, according to
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percent of respondents. Overall, nearly
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percent of respondents saw quantum computing-enhanced AI algorithms as the most promising AI technique for improving cybersecurity, through advanced cryptography.
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Cybersecurity Insiders. (October 4, 2023). Which emerging AI and ML techniques hold the most promise for enhancing cybersecurity defenses? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1425598/top-ai-and-ml-techniques-to-improve-cybersecurity/
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