AI

T2-3A. How Hackers Are Using AI, and How to Stop Them

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Room 3A

Description

“How Hackers Are Using AI, and How to Stop Them“ is a compelling presentation delving into the cutting-edge of cybersecurity. Explore the intricate tactics employed by hackers as they leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to infiltrate digital environments. From insidious social engineering techniques and the ominous rise of deep fakes to AI-enhanced password guessing, this presentation dissects the latest AI strategies of cyber adversaries. Discover new, actionable defense measures, including user education, multifactor authentication (MFA), user validation beyond MFA, and expanding the crucial concept of defense-in-depth. Learn what actions to take to test your AI cyber defense readiness. The urgency to holistically fortify systems against the ever-learning hacker community is underscored, urging immediate action for more robust defenses against a dynamic AI landscape.

Learner Objectives

After this session, the learner will: - Understand how hackers are leveraging AI to gain entry into environments. - Understand the threats from new techniques, such as deep fakes. - Have actionable steps to take to protect environments from the rising AI threat. - Understand the limitations of current defenses and what additional defenses to put in place.