Paul's Security Weekly (Audio) AI: The new trigger word. Or is it Robots? - PSW #894
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Ann Davidson, an experienced security leader and former Oracle executive, makes a surprise appearance to discuss the crucial role of governance in AI. She advocates for a security mindset among developers and emphasizes building defensible systems rather than over-relying on security personnel. The conversation explores AI's practical applications, the importance of human oversight, and the challenges surrounding risk-based compliance in cybersecurity. Mary Ann also shares insights on mentorship and recruiting new talent in the field.
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Use SBOMs For Continuous Risk
- Use SBOMs to track components pre- and post-CVE and to support incident response.
- Treat SBOMs as part of continuous risk management and instrument them into supply-chain workflows.
Nearest‑Neighbor Wi‑Fi Attacks Work
- Attackers have used nearby compromised Wi‑Fi devices to pivot into protected networks.
- Nearest-neighbor Wi‑Fi attacks remain effective for targeted intrusions.
Police 'Robodogs' Found Vulnerable
- Unitree robots used by police and militaries had hardcoded AES keys and Bluetooth overflow exploits.
- Researchers demonstrated root command execution and wormable propagation between robots.
