Cyberattacks are evolving fast. Threat actors now use artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to launch highly targeted, fast-moving campaigns that can outpace traditional defenses.
These AI-driven threats are increasingly capable of slipping past rule-based filters, endpoint protections, and secure email gateways. Staying ahead requires not just detection — but prevention — before users ever engage with malicious content.
AI accelerates every stage of the attack chain
Attackers are no longer limited by time-consuming manual steps. They now automate every phase of the attack kill chain — from reconnaissance and payload creation to delivery and evasion. What once took weeks or months can now be executed in hours.
According to IBM’s 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, the average time to execute a cyberattack has dropped by 94% over recent years. That speed gives attackers a significant advantage — unless defenders automate, too.
Why automation is essential at the cloud level
The growing speed and complexity of attacks means threat detection must happen early — and without relying solely on human intervention. That’s why automation is increasingly critical, especially within cloud services like Salesforce.
Cloud platforms have become common entry points in the attack chain. Threat actors use them to deliver malicious content, exploit integrations, or trick users through phishing tactics. Stopping those attacks at the source — in real time, inside the cloud environment — is one of the most efficient ways to minimize risk.
Automated protections like anti-malware and anti-phishing can detect and block these threats before they ever reach the user. And because they operate natively inside the cloud platform, they’re better positioned to catch what other layers may miss.
Stay ahead of AI-powered threats
Cloud platforms like Salesforce are integral to how businesses operate — and increasingly, to how attackers operate, too. Defenders need speed, visibility, and automation to keep pace.