Lane Bess, CEO of Deep Instinct and former head of Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks, dives into the rising cybersecurity threats that accompany the shift to cloud services. He emphasizes the need for advanced AI defenses against sophisticated criminal tactics. Meanwhile, Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forte Foundation, highlights a positive trend: more women are enrolling in full-time MBA programs, although challenges remain regarding representation in leadership. Their insights spark a crucial conversation about security and gender equality in business.
The rise of cloud business increases cybersecurity threats, necessitating organizations to adopt advanced technologies like deep learning for effective defense.
A notable surge in female MBA enrollment highlights the shifting dynamics in business education, promoting diversity and leadership in the corporate landscape.
Deep dives
Cybersecurity Challenges: Unknown Threats
The current landscape of cybersecurity faces significant challenges from unknown threats that elude traditional defenses. A staggering 72% of threats to organizations are classified as never-before-seen, leading to vulnerabilities as the existing systems are primarily trained to address known threats. This situation is exacerbated by the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which equips attackers with advanced techniques to breach defenses, often outpacing the adaptation of cybersecurity measures. Organizations must evolve their approaches to include sophisticated technologies capable of identifying and mitigating these emerging risks effectively.
The Role of Deep Learning in Cyber Security
Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, offers a more effective solution for identifying cyber threats by mimicking neural networks. Unlike traditional machine learning models that rely on predefined parameters by humans, deep learning systems can analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns with high accuracy. This capability allows for the detection of subtle changes in code that can signify new forms of attacks, thus providing a crucial defensive mechanism against cybercriminals. By leveraging deep learning, organizations can enhance their ability to combat sophisticated attacks that adapt and evolve over time.
Human Element: The Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
Humans remain a key vulnerability in cybersecurity, as social engineering tactics can easily exploit individuals within organizations. Awareness training is essential for employees to recognize potential threats, such as phishing attacks, and to develop instinctual responses to suspicious communications. This training is vital because even the most sophisticated technology cannot fully mitigate the risks posed by human error. By fostering a culture of vigilance and continuous education, organizations can strengthen their defenses against the insider threats that contribute significantly to data breaches.
Lane Bess, CEO of Deep Instinct, discusses the increase in the opportunity for security threats as more companies accelerate their cloud business. Elissa Sangster, CEO at Forte Foundation, talks about more women enrolling in full-time MBA programs.Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Jess Menton. Producer: Paul Brennan.