Security Masterminds 50 years of Evolution of Cybersecurity and Securing Software From Punch Cards and PKI to ChatGPT with Special Guest, Loren Kohnfelder
Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of how PKI, AI, and cryptography are shaping software development?
Our special guest is Loren Kohnfelder
Loren Kohnfelder's journey into the world of AI and cybersecurity began with an early exposure to mainframe programming at the age of twelve. His fascination with software development grew from experimenting with basic assembly language, COBOL, Basic, Fortran, and RPG. Over the years, he witnessed the evolution of programming languages and the crucial shift towards memory safety. As he delved deeper into the world of AI, Loren's perspective on the application of AI in cybersecurity evolved, emphasizing the importance of trust and clear policies. His insightful narrative highlights the significance of automation and the need for transparency within the security industry, offering a unique and relatable perspective on the ever-changing landscape of software development and cybersecurity.
- Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape and its impact on software development.
- Understand the critical role of trust in AI cybersecurity and how it influences decision-making in software development.
- Learn about the triaging approach to automating cybersecurity and its significance for software developers and IT professionals.
- Explore effective methods for monitoring and evaluating the performance of AI in cybersecurity to enhance software development practices.
- Gain insights into the importance of transparency and knowledge sharing in cybersecurity for informed decision-making in software development.
I believe in challenging all this stuff because I think we have plenty of room for improvement and we need to keep going at it. We can't give up and resign ourselves to business as usual. We have to keep pushing it and asking, why is that? Why can't we do it this way? Why isn't it better? Keep trying.
- Loren Kohnfelder
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity and what it means for the future of software development.
- Explore the triaging approach to automating cybersecurity and its potential to streamline threat detection and response.
- Uncover the significance of transparency and knowledge sharing in cybersecurity for fostering a more secure digital environment.
Connect with Loren Kohnfelder
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohnfelder/
- Designing Secure Software Book: https://a.co/d/07h5nQna
Connect with us
Website: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.com
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- Music Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.com
- Announcer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.com
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