Building Smarter Defenses An AI Adoption Framework for Cybersecurity Strategy

1. Building Smarter Defenses: An AI Adoption Framework for Cybersecurity Strategy In a world where cyber threats are becoming more advanced, fast-moving, and unpredictable, traditional defenses are no longer enough. Organizations must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) not just as a tool, but as a core enabler of cybersecurity strategy. From threat detection to risk assessment, AI o?ers the speed, scale, and intelligence needed to stay ahead of attackers. But adopting AI e?ectively — and responsibly — requires more than just deploying a few tools. It calls for a structured, strategic approach. This is where the AI Adoption Framework comes in. At Paramount, we empower organizations across the Middle East to harness AI to strengthen cyber resilience, drive intelligent decision-making, and reduce risk — all through a scalable, well-defined adoption framework. Why AI in Cybersecurity? AI has proven its ability to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape in key areas: Real-time threat detection using behavioral analytics and machine learning Faster incident response through automated playbooks and predictive models Risk assessments enhanced by AI-driven data correlation and prioritization Fraud detection, anomaly spotting, and zero-day threat identification Yet, despite the promise, many organizations struggle with scattered AI initiatives, lack of clarity in ROI, and poor integration with existing processes. That’s why a structured AI adoption strategy is vital. Introducing the AI Adoption Framework Paramount’s AI Adoption Framework for Cybersecurity is designed to guide organizations through every phase of their AI journey — from strategy to execution. 1. Assessment & Strategy Alignment We begin with a deep-dive assessment of your current cybersecurity posture, maturity level, and risk landscape. We then align AI opportunities with your business goals and threat environment. 2. Use Case Identification

2. We identify high-impact, achievable use cases where AI can deliver quick wins — such as threat intelligence augmentation, automated phishing detection, or insider threat monitoring. 3. Data Readiness & Infrastructure Planning AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. We ensure your environment is data-ready, with proper pipelines, quality, and governance in place for training and inference. 4. AI Model Integration Our experts help you implement or integrate AI models into your existing cybersecurity stack — including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intel platforms. 5. Governance & Risk Management We embed responsible AI practices into your framework — covering ethics, transparency, accountability, and model bias mitigation — ensuring trust and regulatory compliance. 6. Training & Change Management To truly unlock value, your teams need to understand how to work with AI systems. We provide tailored training and support to ensure adoption across stakeholders. AI-Powered Capabilities We Help You Unlock AI-driven Threat Intelligence: Aggregate and analyze data from global sources to proactively block emerging threats. Security Automation & Orchestration: Speed up triage, investigation, and response while reducing manual fatigue. AI-Powered Risk Scoring: Prioritize vulnerabilities and risks based on contextual, real- time threat modeling. User Behavior Analytics (UBA): Detect insider threats and compromised accounts by learning user patterns. Why Paramount? As a regional cybersecurity leader, Paramount combines deep domain knowledge, AI expertise, and real-world deployment experience to help organizations across the Middle East implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Regional experience across finance, government, and critical infrastructure Partnerships with leading AI and cybersecurity vendors A proven framework designed for scale and sustainability

3. Ready to Infuse AI into Your Cyber Strategy? AI is not just the future of cybersecurity — it’s the present. But to succeed, organizations need more than tools — they need a framework for intelligent, secure, and scalable adoption. Whether you're just beginning or ready to scale your AI initiatives, Paramount is your partner in building AI-powered cyber resilience.