Even as points are slowing down, we as a culture are underinvesting in cybersecurity, Nikesh Arora, Chairman & CEO of Palo Alto Networks, told CNBC-TV18's Shereen Bhan during an interaction on the State of Cyber Security and the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.

Arora acknowledged that while things may be slowing down, it is a tip of optimism in the face of continuous issues regarding cyber protection. He likewise stated the release of a report on cyber protection by his firm in partnership with the WEF group.

Arora cited the raising frequency of cyberattacks, particularly pointing out the surge of ransomware strikes recently. He also noted that these strikes not only cause economic damage yet likewise produce interruption as well as disorder.

Despite these obstacles, Arora sees a twinkle of hope in the type of raised awareness and resilience in the face of cyber dangers. He likewise stressed the significance of excellent individuals working on the trouble, specifying that "a lot of good, well-minded people are working on it."

On the subject of AI, Arora specified that it is "constantly been the following large point in technology pulling cash" and that the technology is just going to obtain even more effective in the future. He likewise recognized the capacity for regulation of AI, however emphasised that the greatest inquiry around AI is centred around data collection. He took place to say that "collection of data takes the initial seat" which "everybody is going to collect information making use of some type of AI".

Ultimately, Arora expressed his bullishness on India, mentioning that his company is purchasing even more modern technology for the Indian market.

In conclusion, while cyber safety and security and AI pose considerable obstacles, Arora is optimistic that with enhanced understanding as well as the efforts of great people, we can get over these challenges and also harness the power of these modern technologies forever.