Today’s AI-powered campaigns mimic human behavior, reverse-engineer defenses in real time, and exploit vulnerabilities faster than patches can roll out. As nation-state hackers and cybercriminals embrace generative AI, organizations aren’t just fighting malicious code—they’re battling self-improving algorithms designed to outthink human defenders. In this high-stakes arms race, the only question is: Can defense-focused AI outpace its offensive counterparts before the digital battlefield becomes unmanageable?