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HiddenLayer: Chris Sestito on ML/AI Security Incidents and Defense Capabilities

Apr 4, 2023
Explore real-world attacks on machine learning models, AI security capabilities, and market demand for security tooling with Chris Sestito. Learn about HiddenLayer's journey, monitoring machine learning for security, and tools for defending against threats in ML/AI systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adversarial machine learning attacks can significantly impact threat detection models, leading to the need for dedicated security solutions for AI.
  • HiddenLayer's Model Scanner helps organizations scan for malicious AI models in repositories and mitigate risks of deploying compromised models.

Deep dives

Evolution of Hidden Layer and Birth of Idea

Chris Sestito, CEO of Hidden Layer, delves into the evolution of the company starting from the vital incident at Silence where an adversarial machine learning attack significantly impacted their threat detection model. This incident sparked the realization for the necessity of a dedicated security solution for artificial intelligence. The journey of Hidden Layer commenced with the recognition that the market was becoming more conducive for such a solution, leading to the establishment of the company.

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