# Cybersecurity 2024: Insights and Strategies from Extreme Connect

By Extreme Networks · Published 2024-12-28 · Updated 2026-03-26 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> Security leaders must balance AI's dual nature as both a defensive tool and an evolving threat vector in 2024

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- Security leaders must balance AI's dual nature as both a defensive tool and an evolving threat vector in 2024

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At [Extreme Connect](https://www.extremenetworks.com/extremeconnect) 2024, cybersecurity expert **Ed Kohler** shared key insights on the evolving threat landscape, including the rise of modular malware, sophisticated botnets like QBot, and nation-state actors targeting critical infrastructure. Kohler emphasized the dual role of AI, being both a tool for advanced security and a weapon for more sophisticated attacks. He highlighted strategies like AI-driven solutions, canary tokens, and industry collaboration to stay ahead of emerging threats. These proactive measures are essential to protect against increasingly complex cyber challenges.

> These proactive measures are essential to protect against increasingly complex cyber challenges.

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