Many companies still rely on traditional methods of cybersecurity. As a result, security teams are overwhelmed with thousands of alerts every day, delayed triage, and analyst fatigue that causes real threats to slip through unnoticed. This creates an imbalance: attackers are becoming faster and smarter, while business defenses remain stuck with manual processes. 

So, how can organizations close this gap? One answer is by adopting AI in cybersecurity—leveraging artificial intelligence to detect, analyze, and respond to threats automatically, enabling defenses to keep pace with modern, AI-driven attacks. 

What Is AI in Cybersecurity?

AI in cybersecurity refers to the use of machine learning algorithms and large language models (LLMs) to accelerate threat detection, automate incident response, and help security teams work more efficiently. 

Unlike traditional security systems that rely on static rules, AI can identify new attack patterns, analyze context, and provide recommendations in real time. 

How Can AI Help Detect and Respond to Threats?  

AI-driven threats evolve faster than manual detection methods. Without automation, organizations risk facing: 

  • Slow triage → threats not addressed in time. 
  • Alert fatigue → analysts overwhelmed with repetitive notifications. 
  • Blind spots → multi-layered attacks going undetected. 

So what’s the solution? Elastic AI for Security brings intelligent automation and contextual analysis to match the speed and precision of AI-driven attacks. With features like AI Assistant and Attack Discovery, which correlates multiple alerts into a complete attack narrative, SOC teams can respond faster, reduce workload, and eliminate blind spots before attackers exploit them. 

Elastic AI for Security: A New Generation of Cybersecurity Intelligence

Elastic AI for Security stands out by making artificial intelligence the core of its security platform—not just an optional add-on. 

With AI natively integrated, Elastic helps Security Operations Center (SOC) teams accelerate triage, reduce analyst fatigue, and deliver faster, more precise responses to modern threats. 

Key Features of Elastic AI for Security  

Elastic AI Assistant: Virtual Support for Security Teams  

The Elastic AI Assistant is an LLM-powered virtual assistant designed specifically for cybersecurity operations. 

Its capabilities include: 

  • Investigating alerts using natural language. 
  • Automating incident response. 
  • Generating ES|QL queries. 
  • Adding custom knowledge bases (threat intel, playbooks, internal documentation). 

This allows SOC teams to work faster, with relevant context, while maintaining full control. 

Elastic AI Attack Discovery: Smarter Threat Detection  

Attack Discovery enables security teams to group related alerts into clear attack narratives. 

  • Correlates users, hosts, and tactics using MITRE ATT&CK. 
  • Automatically creates a multi-alert attack storyline. 
  • Integrates with Slack, Teams, PagerDuty, or email for real-time notifications. 

The result: streamlined threat analysis that’s actionable without overwhelming analysts. 

Elastic AI Use Cases in Modern Cyber Defense  

Elastic AI doesn’t just shine during attack detection—it also transforms how security teams operate day to day. Here are three practical scenarios where AI delivers real value: 

1. Automatic Import – Faster Data Integration  

Handling data from multiple sources often consumes significant time. With Automatic Import, data ingestion and mapping run automatically, giving security teams instant visibility without drowning in manual configurations.  

2. Automatic Migration – Smooth SIEM Transition

Many companies still rely on legacy SIEM rules. Elastic AI simplifies migration by converting these rules directly into ES|QL format, ensuring a seamless transition without losing existing capabilities.  

3. Automatic Troubleshooting – Issues Resolved Before They Escalate

Minor log issues can snowball into critical errors if ignored. Elastic AI proactively detects potential compatibility problems before they disrupt security workflows.  

Together, these features position Elastic AI not only as a guardian of cybersecurity perimeters but also as a trusted partner that simplifies, accelerates, and strengthens daily security operations. 

What Makes Elastic Different from Other Solutions? 

  • Transparency & Governance → AI that’s auditable, not a “black box.” 
  • Flexibility & Openness → Supports hybrid environments and evolving SOC needs. 
  • Beyond SIEM → Goes further than monitoring—covering triage, migration, and troubleshooting. 

Get Elastic AI for Security with Virtus Technology Indonesia

Virtus Technology Indonesia (part of CTI Group) delivers Elastic AI for Security to help businesses counter modern cyber threats with AI that’s deeply integrated into security workflows. 

Backed by global Elastic technology and localized services tailored to Indonesian regulations, Virtus ensures enterprises gain cybersecurity defenses that are strong, adaptive, and AI-ready. 

Build a smarter, faster, and more effective SOC with Virtus. Contact our team today for a consultation and demo of Elastic AI for Security. 

Author: Ary Adianto
Content Writer, CTI Group