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Purdue professor Elisa Bertino co-authors new book on AI and cybersecurity
A new Wiley-IEEE Press book organizes AI cybersecurity methods around four functions: deter, protect, detect, and respond. It targets security professionals and graduate students, with 200 illustrations and ties to federal AI policy.
New Cybersecurity Book Maps AI Defenses Against Four Attack Categories
"AI for Cybersecurity: Research and Practice," published in February 2026 by Wiley-IEEE Press, provides a structured framework for applying artificial intelligence to four core defensive functions: deter, protect, detect, and respond.
The book, co-authored by researchers from multiple institutions, examines how to design and operate AI systems that strengthen cybersecurity. It explains the reasoning, methods, and implementation details for pairing specific AI techniques with security tasks, allowing researchers and practitioners to contribute meaningfully to the field.
Who Should Read It
The text targets professionals in cybersecurity-heavy industries-financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, defense, energy, and education. Fourth-year undergraduates and graduate students in computer science and related fields will find it applicable to their work.
The book includes 200 illustrations and learning objectives throughout.
Alignment With Federal Strategy
The content aligns with the National Science and Technology Council's 2023 Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development Strategic Plan and President Joe Biden's executive order on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI development.
For Your Research and Practice
If you work in AI security research or implementation, this book serves as a reference for understanding how AI techniques address specific cybersecurity challenges. AI for Cybersecurity Analysts offers complementary coursework on threat detection and security analytics.
For broader context on AI research methodologies, AI Research Courses cover foundational approaches applicable across domains.