Deep Instinct: Next Gen Antivirus You Never Have To Update?

[Batu69]

Israeli start-up Deep Instinct has plans to launch an antivirus service that can detect malware and viruses by essentially teaching itself to spot nefarious code…

Having an antivirus and malware solution on your computer is a really good idea if you want to keep your digital life safe and secure. And keeping your security suite updated as often as possible is widely considered to be the best and only way to be sure of keeping your computer safe from harm’s way.

Anti-Malware Lag Timing

But today’s current generation security services have an inherent problem. They can only keep your computer safe from threats they know about. It’s not really that big of a deal if you keep your Avira and your Avast up to date.

But it is an issue none the less because new malware will always have a head start on antivirus services.

That means between new threats being discovered by antivirus corporations and a solution being promulgated to the public, there is a certain amount of time where the new malware can wreak havoc across the Internet. The fact it rarely does, is testament to how quickly the big antivirus companies react when they spot a new threat.

Of course, users who don’t inoculate themselves from the new threat immediately, will be vulnerable until they do…

Deep Learning

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) may be the solution.

Essentially ANNs use a process known as Deep Learning to catch malware on its own without the need for constant antivirus updates. Deep Learning involves ‘training a network with many layers of simulated neurons using huge quantities of data,’ in order to solve problems.

Deep Instinct

Deep Instinct hope to utilize this method of advanced analysis and solution based networking to offer an antivirus solution using ANNs and the Deep Learning process.

Deep Instinct claim that its software is 20% more effective at catching modified versions of existing malware than the best current generation of antivirus solutions.

While the tech industry anxiously awaits independent verification of Deep Instinct’s results, it is widely considered that they may be on to something big. There seems to be merit in using Deep Learning to counter attack viruses in the war against malware.

Other Tech Firms

Deep Instinct though are not the only company currently exploring Deep Learning as a means to help turn the tide against computer infections.

Microsoft and Invincea have published their own papers demonstrating the potential of Deep Learning to combat malware. One of their experiments was responsible for finding 95% of new malware without the need for updates.

Early Years For Deep Learning and Artificial neural networks

Unfortunately for end users, almost all Deep Learning projects regarding self-aware malware detection is still at a very early stage.

In years to come, however, it could be the opening salvo in a future against Malware.

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[dMog]

Unfortunately for end users, almost all Deep Learning projects regarding self-aware malware detection is still at a very early stage.

In years to come, however, it could be the opening salvo in a future against Malware.

translation...it don't work yet...

[shorty6100]

Kind of already happening with Webroot Secureanywhere.

[steven36]

If you already infected using what you been using its to late you may as well reinstall windows

http://www.howtogeek.com/202590/stop-trying-to-clean-your-infected-computer-just-nuke-it-and-reinstall-windows/

You always read about how this can prevent this are that are this threat in wild but there's very little research about how many pc users really get infected as a whole a year .

Here is some info I dug up about it

32 percent of the world’s computers are infected with some type of malware

http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/learning-center/how-infected-are-we.html

that means like 68 percent of us never get infected at all and there's like 24% or more that don't use antivirus at all . There's no way id ever pay for one I been on the internet since 2001 and i never bought the 1st key ether i use free protection , leaked keys or giveaways . :P

[SURbit]

DEEP INSTINCT

THE FIRST COMPANY TO APPLY DEEP LEARNING TO CYBERSECURITY.

Unmatched zero-day attack protection for endpoints and mobile.

Data Fragmentation Each object is broken-down into its smallest parts regardless of its origin (endpoints and mobile).

Datasets are continuously collected from diverse sources of endpoints and mobile. Unlike common machine learning techniques, which manually collect limited pre-defined features, Deep Instinct extracts millions of features per item in a weightless manner, without human involvement. This automatic process enables the identification of first-seen cyber threats.

The outcome of this innovative process is the unique ability to identify unknown suspicious behavior.

Deep Instinct offers a solution that is comprised of three components:

D-BRAIN

D-Brain is the core component of the deep learning cyber defense solution by Deep Instinct. It is hosted at the Company's headquarters and performs continuous learning of cyber threats. D-Brain provides real-time cyber threat intelligence capabilities as a result of continuous learning on malware datasets from diverse sources.

D-APPLIANCE

D-Appliance utilizes the updates from D-Brain to provide a powerful, intuitive, visualization and management tool for configuring the organization's security policy and enable in-depth monitoring of cyber threats. D-Appliance has the unique capability to manage organization's devices, security events and security compliance policy in the same place.

D-CLIENT

D-Client encompasses the essence of the prediction model of Deep Instinct. It enables on-device, connectionless, lightweight, real-time cyber threat prevention. After installation, D-Client scans the mobile device and acts proactively and automatically according to the organizations policy, as it is defined in D-Appliance, even when the mobile device is not connected to the organizations network or to the Internet.

Easy Deployment

Deployment of the lightweight agents is a quick and smooth process. Once deployed on the organizations devices, the lightweight agents constantly scan, predict, and protect all activities, on all endpoints and mobile devices, without impacting the user experience. Protection activities are defined according to the organizations security policy and work in parallel to any previously-installed security agents

http://www.deepinstinct.com/#/what-we-offer

THE FIRST COMPANY TO APPLY DEEP LEARNING TO CYBERSECURITY

At the meeting point of mathematics and cybersecurity, 85% of the companys interdisciplinary group holds PhDs and M.Sc. degrees in mathematics with a wealth of experience in operational cybersecurity. The group includes veterans of special cyber units in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and experienced executives from top global security vendors.

The dedicated deep learning research group at Deep Instinct is headed by Dr. Eli David, one of the leading researchers in the field of computational intelligence. Deep Instinct holds proprietary intellectual property deep learning libraries, developed in the company.

Deep Instinct Israel is headquartered in Tel Aviv and Deep Instinct USA is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Management:

Guy Caspi, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Caspi is a leading mathematician and a data scientist global expert. Mr. Caspi has 15 years of extensive experience in applying mathematics and machine learning in a technology elite unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), financial institution and intelligence organizations around the world. Mr. Caspi led some of the largest government cyber and Big Data projects in Israel and other countries. In addition, Mr. Caspi was the president and general manager of a leading division at Comverse/Verint Group. Mr. Caspi brings substantial management background in leading innovative technological challenges from R&D through commercialization. Mr. Caspi holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and MBA degrees in Mathematics, Machine Learning and Business from leading universities in Israel and the U.S.

Dr. Eli David, Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Eli David received his Ph.D. degree in computer science from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, in 2009, for applying genetic and evolutionary computation in machine learning. He has published more than 20 papers in leading artificial intelligence journals and conferences, mostly focusing on applications of genetic algorithms and neural networks (especially deep learning) in various real-world domains.

Dr. David is the developer of Falcon, a grandmaster-level chess playing program, which automatically learns by processing datasets of chess games. The program reached the second place in World Computer Speed Chess Championship 2008 relying solely on machine learning for its performance. Dr. David received a Best Paper Award in 2008 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, and the Gold Award in the prestigious "Humies" Awards for Human-Competitive Results in 2014. For the past 10 years, he has been teaching courses on neural networks (deep learning) and evolutionary computation at Bar-Ilan University, in addition to supervising the research of graduate students in these fields.

Nadav Maman, Vice President R&D

Mr. Maman brings 15 years of experience in customer-driven businesses and technical leadership. He has a proven track record in managing technical complex cyber projects, including design and execution, pre-sales and post-sales. Mr. Maman held various senior management positions in Check Point Software technologies for over six years. He was responsible for global technical services. Mr. Maman has vast hands-on experience with data security, network design, and implementation of complex heterogeneous environments. He was an intelligence officer in a well-known IDF technological cyber unit for seven years. Mr. Maman was recruited to Israel's top technology intelligence unit, where he led design and establishment of military data security infrastructures and platforms. As an officer, Mr. Maman received an award for his excellence in leadership and performance.

Yoel Neeman, Head of Corporate

Mr. Neeman has over 20 years of business and legal experience with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances and partnerships. With substantial international experience leading complex M&A transactions and strategic partnerships on every continent on the globe, Mr. Neeman has rich experience in leading global financial operations and guiding companies through the early stages to sales and IPOs. A successful solver of complex business problems, he has the unique ability to bridge business and cultural gaps. Mr. Neeman has a LLB and LLM with distinction from the Hebrew University and from New York University respectively. He worked for several years at Skadden in New York and was chosen as one of the 300 influential young people in Israel by Forbes magazine.

Maya Schirmann, Chief Marketing Officer

With over 15 years of extensive experience as a marketing, strategy, and sales executive, Ms. Schirmann has a proven track record in creating markets and guiding technology corporate organizations to market leadership positions. Ms. Schirmann held various senior strategic marketing and sales positions in Amdocs and Comverse, where she led the launch of innovative products and services as well as large complex deals with global Telecom operators. Ms. Schirmann is originally from France where she worked for the telecom operator SFR for which she has led to success the launch of numerous innovative services, such as the first mobile email, MMS, and Vodafone Live. Ms. Schirmann holds a Masters Degree in mathematics from Jussieu Paris 7 University.

Efrat Turgeman, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Turgeman has extensive auditing and accounting experience in the public and private sector, in Israel and internationally. Ms. Turgeman held various accounting and internal auditing positions, including in PwC Israel and Nice Systems. Ms. Turgeman has an MBA with a specialization in accounting from the College of Management. Ms. Turgeman is an alumni of the Israeli Defense Forces 8200 Unit.

Board:

Doron Cohen, Chairman

Mr. Cohen has over 30 years of operational and managerial experience on a wide range of global markets in the forefront of the Israeli defense industry. Mr. Cohen holds a BA in Computer Science from the University of York in Toronto and the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya. Mr. Cohen also completed the Directors Program of Tel Aviv Universitys Recanati School of Business Administration.

David Blumberg, Director

Mr. Blumberg has been investing in early stage technology companies for over 24 years. His current investment focus includes: Digital Media, Social Media, Mobility, SaaS/Technology Enabled Services and Internet. Prior to founding Blumberg Capital in 1991, Mr. Blumberg managed technology investments with Claridge Investments, Adler & Co., Apax, and T. Rowe Price Associates, and launched the business development efforts for Check Point Software Technologies.

Mr. Blumberg holds a BA in Government, cum laude, from Harvard College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and INSEAD. Mr. Blumberg speaks French and is proficient in Hebrew and Spanish. In addition to being a member or observer on the Board of Directors CaseStack, CredoRax, DoubleVerify,FeeX, Fortscale, Kreditech, Trulioo, and Zooz, Mr. Blumberg also serves on the Board of The Lincoln Club of Northern California and is a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.

saurabh suri, Director

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Guy Caspi, Director

Mr. Caspi is a leading mathematician and a data scientist global expert. Mr. Caspi has 15 years of extensive experience in applying mathematics and machine learning in a technology elite unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), financial institution and intelligence organizations around the world. Mr. Caspi led some of the largest government cyber and Big Data projects in Israel and other countries. In addition, Mr. Caspi was the president and general manager of a leading division at Comverse/Verint Group. Mr. Caspi brings substantial management background in leading innovative technological challenges from R&D through commercialization. Mr. Caspi holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and MBA degrees in Mathematics, Machine Learning and Business from leading universities in Israel and the U.S.

Yoel Neeman, Director

Mr. Neeman has over 20 years of business and legal experience with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances and partnerships. With substantial international experience leading complex M&A transactions and strategic partnerships on every continent on the globe, Mr. Neeman has rich experience in leading global financial operations and guiding companies through the early stages to sales and IPOs. A successful solver of complex business problems, he has the unique ability to bridge business and cultural gaps. Mr. Neeman has a LLB and LLM with distinction from the Hebrew University and from New York University respectively. He worked for several years at Skadden in New York and was chosen as one of the 300 influential young people in Israel by Forbes magazine.

http://www.deepinstinct.com/

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Wonder if an individual consumer would need and even be able to purchase this kind of defense?