CyberWire Daily

Court puts the ‘spy’ in spyware.

Dec 23, 2024
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Sven Krasser
Sven Krasser, CrowdStrike's Senior VP of Data Science and Chief Scientist, delves into the critical balance between AI technology and human judgment in cybersecurity. He discusses the federal ruling against NSO Group for hacking WhatsApp and ongoing international cyber tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China. Krasser highlights the importance of incorporating AI in threat detection while also emphasizing the need for human oversight. The conversation also touches on Apple’s struggles with spyware and the unique challenges facing tech giants in today’s cyber landscape.
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AI in Cybersecurity

  • Sven Krasser emphasizes that AI in cybersecurity is now table stakes.
  • Building robust AI systems that learn from human insights is crucial.
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Predictive vs. Generative AI

  • Krasser discusses the two main types of AI: predictive and generative AI.
  • Predictive AI excels in high-speed data analysis, while generative AI accelerates human workflows.
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Human Intuition vs. AI

  • Cybersecurity is a battle of wits between humans, with AI as a tool.
  • Human intuition still holds value, similar to how computers struggle with games like poker that require reading situations.
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