Mortal vs Machine: AI-Driven Cyber Defense in Action, an exclusive media roundtable organized by SentinelOne, a worldwide leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, took place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Bengaluru. The session, directed by Diwakar Dayal, Managing Director & AVP – India & SAARC at SentinelOne, featured an impressive live presentation of SentinelOne’s innovative Purple AI platform, demonstrating how AI is revolutionizing cyber defense in real time.

The event also included a comparative walkthrough between human-led analysis and AI-driven responses, providing an inside perspective on how automation is transforming threat detection and incident response.

Reimagining Cybersecurity in the Age of Al

We are currently experiencing a significant transformation. Each new wave of technology—from the internet to mobile, cloud, and now AI—has increased the complexity of threats and the lethal nature of attacks. Attackers no longer require advanced coding skills; instead, they utilize open-source tools, automation, and AI-powered malware to infiltrate systems more rapidly than ever. The current cyberspace landscape is asymmetric—attacking is simple and cost-effective, while defending remains challenging, slow, and costly. Adversaries now implement legitimate operating system tools (such as LOTL tactics), and lateral movement within 48 minutes has become the standard. In fact, 79 percent of modern detections are free of malware, which renders traditional antivirus and perimeter-based defenses increasingly irrelevant.

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Fighting Al with Al - How Purple Al Changes the Game

"Purple Al is not simply a chatbot; it serves as an analyst, a collaborator, and a powerful resource for overburdened SOC teams," according to the leadership. It is designed to identify, examine, and even autonomously respond to threats, enhancing human decision-making and facilitating quicker, more scalable responses. SentinelOne is also the pioneering security firm to incorporate Agentic Al, allowing the platform to act on threats independently without the need for manual intervention. This transforms SOC maturity from a system based on rules to one that offers fully autonomous, real-time protection.

Al at Work in Indian Enterprises

The shift towards adoption is already evident. Companies throughout India, spanning from pharmaceuticals to financial services, are opting for AI-native platforms instead of traditional solutions.

Celebratory remarks from firms such as Credit Saison, Quantiphi, AllCargo, and TeamLease emphasized benefits like real-time visibility, quick remediation, and seamless transition from outdated AV tools. The attraction lies in the elements of speed, ease, and reliability. 

 

India: From Market to Mission

The company’s commitment to India goes beyond mere symbolism; it’s fundamentally structural. Establishing a local data center guarantees compliance with Indian laws and adherence to data localization requirements. Customized solutions have been created for crucial infrastructure sectors in India, and the on-site team comprises experts in R&D, engineering, DFIR, threat intelligence, and customer success.

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Additionally, the company is actively collaborating with leading Indian system integrators, cyber insurance providers, and managed security service providers (MSSPs).