Multimodal transformers combine multiple data sources simultaneously, using cross-attention layers to relate one modality to another.
In the example of detecting a fileless malware attack in an enterprise environment, multimodal transformers integrate indicators and reasoning data streams.
Multimodal transformers excel in detecting such attacks by analyzing diverse data sources and identifying relationships that would be missed by classical models.
This article highlights the educational and defensive potential of multimodal transformers in detecting and preventing advanced threats, while emphasizing the importance of ethical use in cybersecurity.