Perry Carpenter

In this engaging discussion, Jared Schnader, Senior Bus Director at CALSTART, shares insights on California's innovative electric road charging system designed for buses. Cybersecurity expert Perry Carpenter dives into the challenges posed by deepfakes, offering thoughtful suggestions for navigating a world rife with AI-generated deceptions. Meanwhile, Natalia and Oded Daniel unveil their Firsties app, crafted for parents to document special milestones of their children securely and privately. Tech-savvy and insightful, the conversation sheds light on the intersection of innovation and everyday life.

Perry Carpenter from KnowBe4 and Dr. Jessica Barker from Cygenta discuss human risk, relationship scams, social engineering, Phorpiex botnet distributing LockBit 3.0 ransomware, and the story of Paul Raffile getting fired from Facebook before starting. The episode covers email warnings, account security, scams targeting young men, security coaches, human-centric cybersecurity, and empowering individuals for effective cybersecurity.

Perry Carpenter, a strategic security leader and author of the book Fake, dives into the alarming rise of deepfake technology. He reveals how AI can clone voices in mere seconds, making it increasingly difficult to identify fraud. The discussion touches on the weaponization of synthetic media for scams, including romance and HR fraud. Carpenter emphasizes that understanding intent is more crucial than spotting visual artifacts. He offers practical advice on slowing down decision-making and verifying information to combat these sophisticated threats.

In this discussion, Perry Carpenter, co-host of the Fake Files podcast, tackles the alarming cyberattack in Rhode Island that compromised sensitive personal data from government assistance programs. He dives into the escalating threats of ransomware, particularly focusing on a major breach affecting a Southern California healthcare provider. Carpenter also explores the ethical challenges posed by AI, reflecting on its intersection with creativity and society. Lastly, he warns about the security vulnerabilities of emerging technologies like digital license plates.

Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 and author on security, joins Scott Small, a cyber threat intelligence expert, and Nina Jankowicz, CEO of the American Sunlight Project and disinformation specialist. They dive deep into the challenges of navigating disinformation, especially with AI and deepfakes complicating electoral contexts. The discussion emphasizes the power of informed voting and the critical need for trusted sources to cut through misinformation, ensuring the integrity of future elections.