AI Security Podcast AI Code Generation - Security Risks and Opportunities
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Aug 2, 2024 Guy Podjarny, the Founder and CEO at Tessl, dives into the intriguing world of AI-generated code. He discusses its reliability compared to human coding, raising critical questions about trust. Security risks associated with AI code are highlighted, stressing the importance of human oversight and proactive measures. Guy also touches on the changing landscape of AI in software development, the need for automated security testing, and the evolving role of cybersecurity professionals. His insights offer a thought-provoking look at AI’s impact on coding and security.
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Current Trust Issues with AI Code
- AI-generated code today is less trustworthy than average human developers due to unreliability and randomness.
- It often copies existing code without deep understanding, producing both secure and insecure code inconsistently.
Automate Testing and Fixes
- Automate security testing to keep pace with AI-driven code production.
- Use AI to assist not only in coding but also in rapid security testing and fixes.
AI Accelerates Development and Security Needs
- AI, cloud, and DevOps together exponentially accelerate software development.
- This acceleration makes it essential to integrate security early and automate it to keep pace.