Tori Westerhoff

Tori Westerhoff leads operations for Microsoft's AI Red Team, focusing on high-risk generative AI systems, while Roman Lutz develops automation tools like PyRIT for enhanced adversarial testing. They discuss the growing threat landscape of prompt injection and the vulnerabilities facing LLM applications. Tori and Roman explore how automation can revolutionize red teaming, detailing their framework's ability to streamline testing and improve security. Insights on integrating human oversight and minimizing cognitive load highlight the delicate balance between automation and expert judgment.

Ciaran Martin, a professor at Oxford and former head of the UK's National Cybersecurity Center, and Tori Westerhoff, Principal Director at Microsoft’s AI Red Team, dive deep into the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of differentiated cybersecurity standards and the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing security. Martin shares insights from historical events, while Westerhoff highlights how red teaming can pinpoint AI vulnerabilities during development, ensuring safer technological advancements.