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Happy Monday! As you set up time for podcasts to listen to during commutes, workouts, and walks this week, add Advancing Cyber and "Should AI be Critical Infrastructure?" to the list! Jason Healey asks whether it's time for an AI ISAC, Jesper Johansson reminds us that AI isn't meant to be deterministic, and asks how do we even know who the victims will be? David Simon reminds us that companies have to think about which regulators are "in play" for AI and incidents, and that the list will grow. Listen now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gwSBhQar Listen now on Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g5bqX7iu #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #ISACs Advancing Cyber Advanced Cyber Law #AdvancingCyber

🎙️New Podcast Alert! Privacy Meets Cybersecurity, State Department’s Modernization Push, and AI's New Threat: Unpacking Government’s Top Tech Challenges James Burd, Chief Privacy Officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), emphasizes the evolving relationship between cybersecurity and privacy, explaining that the two areas are now inseparably linked. In the past, privacy was associated with physical documents and cybersecurity with large mainframes, but in today's digital world, they intersect deeply in the realm of data protection. Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resource at the U.S. Department of State, provides an overview of the State Department’s efforts to modernize its operations, focusing on three key pillars: critical missions, workforce, and technology. The department’s modernization initiative which launched three years ago, aims to better align its operations with the challenges of modern diplomacy. Nathan Manzotti, Director of Data Analytics and AI Centers of Excellence at GSA, delves into the growing threat of synthetic content risk in the age of generative AI, explaining how the creation of fake, highly realistic information poses a significant challenge to government agencies. With AI tools making it easier and cheaper to produce fabricated content, Manzotti warns that evidence hacking—where fake information is strategically placed in research data—could manipulate government decision-making processes. 🎧 Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/e5wy8uSF #FedGovToday #Podcast #Cybersecurity #PrivacyProtection #AIModeration #GovTech #DataSecurity #DigitalTransformation #AIThreats

Want to glean insight into AI issues impacting corporations? My colleague, Kim Peretti, will moderate the “Cybersecurity and AI – Challenges, Opportunities, and Trends” panel on Oct 8. Thought leaders will explore some of the following topics:    - Challenges and opportunities of #AI  - How to prepare for a changing threat landscape  - Best practices for companies to reduce #Cybersecurity risks    Register for the AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 2 webinar.  https://bit.ly/4eL9by3

Echoing our evaluation work on the Commission-funded initiatives, addressing the cyber resilience of digital and physical infrastructure, the use of AI systems in industry and public governance, the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) issued a brief dedicated to cybersecurity risks of AI-generated code. It addresses: ➡ Industry Adoption of AI Code Generation models and tools ➡ Associated risks, including producing insecure code, vulnerabilities to attacks, downstream Impacts ➡ Assessing the security of code generation models ➡ Methodology, evaluation, limitations, severity of generated bugs ➡ Policy implications. Brief -https://lnkd.in/e8mB8i42. Acknowledgments: Jessica J. Maggie Wu Rebecca Gelles Jenny Jun #ai #ethics #policy

Securing AI doesn't mean stifling innovation, I review advice https://lnkd.in/eBQrneGi plus Rashmi Ramesh on AI's data drought, & Tom Field reviews ISMG's North America Midwest Cybersecurity Summit. Moderated by Anna Delaney #AI #cybersecurity #ismg

This insightful report is amazingly written and very informative. Big up to Confidence Staveley and the team at AI Cyber Insights. #cybersecurity #ai #governance #risk #compliance #cyberlandscape #Q2

How can you unleash AI’s full potential while minimizing the risks? We’ve got the perfect guide: Rob van der Veer, founder of the AI Exchange, Senior Principal Expert at the Software Improvement Group, and co-editor of the EU AI Act security standard. With 33 years of AI experience under his belt—and deep involvement in international AI standardization—Rob has seen both AI triumphs and catastrophes. His keynote at the Machines Can See Summit 2025 will reveal how you can harness the power of AI without compromising security or ethics. What makes Rob van der Veer the ideal speaker? - Advisor to National Cyber Security Centers, governments, enterprises, and institutions worldwide. - Elected co-editor of the AI Act security standard and main author of ISO/IEC 5338 on the AI lifecycle. - Founder of the OWASP AI Exchange, driving open-source international AI standardization. Rob will also join a panel on AI Cybersecurity, where we expect representatives from the OWASP AI Exchange to participate and dive deep into what is believed to be the most pressing challenge of our time. Don’t miss an insightful keynote and panel at the Machines Can See Summit 2025! https://lnkd.in/ecNQyVRg #MachinesCanSee2025 #AI #CyberSecurity

In the Cybersecurity in Colorado: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities session, David Tabor, Prof. Daniel Pietragallo (AIGP, CIPP/US), and Dr. Shawn P. Murray discussed the growing impact of AI technologies like deepfakes and disinformation on cybersecurity. Dr. Murray explained how deepfake technology, once used primarily in entertainment and marketing, is now being leveraged to spread misinformation, posing significant risks. The panelists emphasized the challenge of addressing AI's role in disinformation campaigns, which have the potential to disrupt public trust and influence political and social outcomes. The conversation also highlighted the importance of cybersecurity frameworks to address the liabilities and risks posed by emerging technologies. The session concluded with a focus on the responsibility of organizations to adopt AI technologies thoughtfully and cautiously. Discussions covered regulatory challenges and the need for robust cybersecurity policies, as well as how to ensure privacy and safety while integrating AI into daily operations. Dan Pietragallo noted that leveraging AI requires careful consideration of potential harms and ethical implications, urging businesses to adopt frameworks that balance innovation with protection. The session emphasized that as AI continues to evolve, cybersecurity must stay ahead of the curve to mitigate risks and protect individuals and organizations from emerging threats. #CyberSecurity #AI #Deepfakes #Disinformation #CyberWorkforce #CyberRisks #Privacy #TechLiability Valmiki Mukherjee, CISSP, CRISC Katherine Thompson Usman Choudhary PETER VOGEL (MS Computer Science and JD) Diana L. Burley, Ph.D. Jennifer Foy David Willox

We're excited to share that according to FedScoop, the US Senate has recently approved a groundbreaking initiative to enhance federal cybersecurity and advance AI research capabilities. This strategic move is designed to secure digital assets, elevate technological expertise, and improve public sector services across the board. Importantly, the focus on AI research paves the way for the development of tailored AI solutions intended to optimize government operations. Moreover, this initiative encourages businesses to adopt AI-driven solutions and leverage machine machine learning models for data analysis, while maintaining vigilance on critical issues like data privacy and system vulnerabilities. As we move forward, this development not only promises to strengthen our digital infrastructure but also sets a forward-thinking precedent for technological advancements in both public and private sectors. Let's stay tuned to how these efforts continue to unfold and positively impact our digital landscape! #Cybersecurity #AI #PublicSectorInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FedScoop

"If it's in the news, don't worry about it." In Arvind Narayanan's years of studying the risks of technology, this aphorism from cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier has been very helpful. "The kinds of risks that we see in the news are exotic," says Narayanan. "But the kinds of harms that are already widespread — that are happening to people every day — those you don’t hear about." Learn more about what should excite and alarm us about AI in an interview with Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor, co-authors of the new book "AI Snake Oil" from Princeton University Press. https://bit.ly/41X6XII