Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Cyber Defense

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the landscape of cybersecurity—and with it, the practice of wargaming. Dr. Bruna explores how AI-driven simulations replicate complex attack patterns with greater speed and precision than human-led models. These simulations enable security teams to test defenses under dynamic, evolving scenarios, such as zero-day exploits and hybrid warfare tactics.
AI doesn’t just make wargaming faster—it makes it smarter. Through predictive analytics and digital twins, it helps organizations visualize vulnerabilities and rehearse responses in real time. However, as with all technologies, AI introduces ethical and security dilemmas of its own, such as data manipulation and algorithmic bias. The future of cyber defense will depend on balancing automation with human intuition. By merging AI capabilities with traditional strategic wargaming, cybersecurity professionals can forge stronger, adaptive systems that protect the digital world before threats even appear.