Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 182: AI Efficiencies in Cyber - A Double Edged Sword
Jan 10, 2024
Glen Pendley, Chief Technology Officer at Tenable, provides vital insights into the complex relationship between generative AI and cybersecurity. He discusses the dual nature of AI as both a beneficial tool for enhancing security and a potential weapon for cybercriminals. Expect a deep dive into proactive security strategies, the evolving threat landscape due to AI-driven phishing attacks, and essential practices for personal cyber hygiene. Pendley also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between private and public sectors in safeguarding against these sophisticated challenges.
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Proactive Cybersecurity
- Focus on preventative security measures by assessing cloud, laptops, and user configurations.
- Identify software vulnerabilities and develop a plan to reduce risk before attacks occur.
Attackers are Opportunistic
- Cyberattackers are opportunistic and will exploit any vulnerability.
- Individuals and businesses must protect themselves proactively.
Explaining Vulnerabilities
- Tenable helps identify specific software vulnerabilities, like those in Chrome, and explains their severity.
- Generative AI enhances this process by providing context from threat intelligence and news, educating users on why they should care.