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Humans and Machines: Demystify AI in Security
AI in Security - hype or real? An important question aimed squarely at the increasingly critical intersection between AI and Security. For security teams and executives, AI holds tremendous potential in helping achieve effective cyber resilience and win the talent war. However, with so much noise, clarity on reality can be elusive. Let’s get to the bottom of this with our diverse group of industry practitioners and thought leaders.
Each episode, we feature frank and interactive discussions between our co-hosts, Stephan Jou (CTO for AI Security @ Micro Focus) & Mario Daigle (Senior Director of Analytics @ Interset) and industry experts on a wide variety of important topics in Security, AI and analytics, to help the security professional understand: • How does it work, what is working, and what is broken? • What is possible now and in the future? • What is essential for getting started? • What are the barriers and best practices?
IoT continues to grow and make paths into new industries expanding use cases and automation opportunities. Alberto, an expert in the field of IoT and connected devices discusses what the future of IoT can be like.
ABOUT ALBERTO Alberto is a Scientist and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Toronto with deep expertise in computer network systems. He uses his expertise as Editor, General Chair, and Technical Program Chair in IEEE conferences on communications and networks. Alberto has a battery of awards, has been the recipient of many research grants, and has been a Scientific Director on a variety of large collaborative projects. To cap it off, Alberto is a published author of textbooks that are used worldwide.
Connect with Alberto here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-leon-garcia-77920b8/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
AI has made significant progress into the world of cybersecurity expanding automation opportunities and improving threats detection speed. In this podcast, Dr. Zincir-Heywood discusses her top 3 most exciting aspects and the top 3 challenges in the world of AI cybersecurity.
ABOUT DR. ZINCIR-HEYWOOD: Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood is a University Research Professor and a Professor of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. Her research interests include machine learning for cyber security, network and service analysis. She has published over 200 fully reviewed papers and has been a recipient of multiple best paper awards. She serves as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management and Wiley International Journal of Network Management. She also promotes information communication technologies to wider audiences as a tech columnist for CBC Information Morning and a board member on CS-Can/INFO-Can.
Connect with Dr. Zincir-Heywood here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nur-zincir-heywood-30a4456/
Email: zincir@cs.dal.ca
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
IoT yields so much promise and is growing both in the consumer and business sectors. But what is type and what is reality? Joining us for this episode of Humans and Machines is Stacey Higginbotham, an expert in all things IoT to sort out what is real, what is fiction and help us understand the current state of IoT. And, as appropriate in these situations, we start the discussion with smart toilets.
ABOUT STACEY: Stacey Higginbotham is the founder of Stacey on IoT. Stacey on IoT produces a weekly podcast, newsletter and daily articles covering all aspects of the internet of things. The Stacey on IoT weekly newsletter goes out to more than 10,000 subscribers and features essays, startup profiles and summarizes the big IoT news of the week. The Internet of Things Podcast is downloaded more than 100,000 times a month and features guests from the industrial internet of things, enterprises and smart home leaders. Over at the web site www.staceyoniot.com we publish additional articles, reviews and videos.
Previously, Stacey was a Senior Editor at Time, covering IoT and technology for Fortune, and a Senior Writer and Technology Reporter at GigaOmni Media.
Connect with Stacey here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhigginbotham/
Twitter: @gigastacey
Stacey’s Site: https://staceyoniot.com/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
Stephan is tickled to be joined by Noah Iliinsky, visualization extraordinaire, UX guru and author! Noah and Stephan discuss why visualizations and UX principles are important for the success of cybersecurity systems. Noah also explains how to get more value out of UX design efforts.
ABOUT NOAH Noah Iliinsky strongly believes in the power of intentionally crafted communication. He has spent the last decade researching, writing, and speaking about best practices for designing visualizations, informed by his graduate work in user experience and interaction design. He is a frequent speaker in both industry and academic contexts. He has a master’s in Technical Communication from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s in Physics from Reed College.
Connect with Noah here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliinsky/
Twitter: @noahi
Read Noah’s Blog: http://complexdiagrams.com
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
Jim Fitzsimmons, Cyber Security Principle at Control Risks, joins us on this episode of Humans & Machines to discuss one of the prevailing issues in cyber security: insider threats. Insider threats come from disgruntled or negligent employees who abuse their credentials to hurt the company. Jim’s experience consulting in cyber security gives him a very practical point of view to creating not only effective, but ethical insider threat programs.
ABOUT JIM: Jim Fitzsimmons is a Principal in the Cyber Security Consulting team at Control Risks responsible for managing and delivering complex security projects. His work focuses on the business impact of cyber security risk. His work with clients includes evaluating and mitigating the business risks of information and technology regulations, threat-led cyber security risk assessments and supporting clients to manage cyber security incidents and crises.
He has over 25 years of experience in providing IT security and consulting services to a variety of government agencies and industry verticals in the United States, China, Vietnam and Singapore.
Connect with Jim here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitzsimmonsjim/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
Cybersecurity has had a significant evolution with the growth of software and connected devices in order to keep up with the myriad of ways hackers can attack. In this episode of Humans and Machines, Mario interviews Brian O'Higgins who was a critical pioneer of early cybersecurity applications and continues today to advise companies as a board member and governments on how to improve cybersecurity. Join us to learn about the beginnings of cybersecurity and how today parallels those beginnings.
ABOUT BRIAN Brian is an avid entrepreneur, angel investor and board member for many cutting-edge startups. He was a co-founder and the CTO of Entrust in the mid-90's where he was a pioneer in the area of Public Key Infrastructure. Brian is a frequent guest on different media outlets as an expert for cybersecurity topics and an advisor to governments at the federal and provincial levels on topics of cybersecurity as it relates to national security. He is actively engaged in strengthening the cybersecurity of IoT devices. In his free time, Brian is an impressive runner with many impressive accomplishments.
Connect with Brian here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-higgins-2803/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
AI and machine learning can be used for good or for bad, however there is a third category that often gets overlooked: the gray area which often includes inappropriate or questionable use of others' data. As AI usage become more ubiquitous, data privacy will continue to be a growing concern that everyone from data scientists to CEOs will need to be aware of when building machine learning systems. Listen to learn more about Carole's perspective on this important issue!
ABOUT CAROLE Carole Piovesan is the Managing Partner at INQ Law and partner at INQ IQ’s data consultancy. Her practice focuses on data governance, privacy law, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence risk management. Previously, Carole was a lawyer at a large Canadian law firm, where she served as co-lead of the firm’s National Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Management Group and lead on artificial intelligence. Carole advises the Canadian government on legal and policy issues related to data and AI and regularly advises companies on issues related to their collection, storage, and use of data. Carole is a recognized expert on legal and policy issues relating to data and AI and is a frequent speaker and author on these topics.
Connect with Carole here:
Twitter: @CJPiovesan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolepiovesan/
Learn more about INQ Law: https://www.inq.law/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
With all the data science hype focused on what types of algorithms you are using, often the data used to train the models and the visualizations implemented to explore the science are overlooked as critical components of successful data science. In this episode of "Humans And Machines" Alex Pinto discusses his views on data-driven security and how security operations centers can become data science focused.
ABOUT ALEX Alex Pinto is a Distinguished Engineer of the Security Solutions Group at Verizon Enterprise Services, currently managing the Verizon Security Research team, which is responsible for the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).
Alex has over 20 years of experience in build security solutions and products and the last 6 of those years have been solely dedicated to the application of data science techniques on cybersecurity. He also holds multiple certifications, such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISA, CISM, and was previously PMP and PCI-QSA certified.
Connect with Alex here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcpsec/
Twitter: @alexcpsec
Alex’s article on the impact of COVID-19 on data breaches: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/covid-19-data-breach-landscape
Alex Pinto the soccer player from Portugal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Pinto
Alex Pinto the dating coach from Ukraine: https://fhdating.com/about-us/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
When most people think about robotics, they think of large robot arms that package and move boxes. However, the future of the robots could be quite different. Julian Cerruti, our guest for this episode, works to develop the future of robotics -- AI enabled robots that work alongside humans to solve difficult problems. These "smart" robots are still in development, but show large promise to merge computing, robots, and humans in a way that will enable greater efficiency and effectiveness.
ABOUT JULIAN Julian Cerruti is Co-Founder and CTO of InOrbit.ai. Julian has deep expertise in software engineering, with a focus on robotics and security. As the founder of a successful robotics development company, he led full-stack engineering teams and has worked with many of the leading robotics companies, including Willow Garage, the robotics research lab that developed the Robot Operating System (ROS).
Connect with Julian here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcerruti/
Email: julian@inorbit.ai
Mentioned links:
The other Julian Cerruti: https://www.juliancerruti.com
Robot Operating System: https://www.ros.org
AI: A Modern Approach -- http://aima.cs.berkeley.edu
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
Blockchain has become a buzzword in our wold of technology leaving many to wonder what blockchain is and how can it be used. While blockchain has been synonymous with cryptocurrency, there are many more uses for blockchain that could revolutionize how we secure and store data. Lorne, an expert on blockchain, goes into depth on future use cases of blockchain.
ABOUT LORNE Lorne Lantz is the founder of Breadcrumbs, an online tool that easily traces the flow of funds on the Blockchain. He was a technical editor for the book Mastering Bitcoin and has produced educational videos on blockchain. With almost a decade worth of blockchain experience spanning from Silicon Valley to Asia, Lorne has founded several tech startups from a Bitcoin remittance service, a cryptocurrency wallet, a Bitcoin Point of Sale system, to crypto arbitrage bots.
Connect with Lorne here: Email: lorne@breadcrumbs.app
CNN news article about James Howells: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/15/uk/bitcoin-trash-landfill-gbr-scli-intl/index.html
Lorne’s new book, Mastering Blockchain: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Blockchain-Cryptocurrencies-Decentralized-Applications/dp/1492054704
Sign up for Lorne’s new service, Breadcrumbs: https://breadcrumbs.app/book
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/interset/overview
Exciting advancements in quantum computing have led industry leaders to face the reality of a new cybersecurity threat and new cyber defense tactics. With quantum computing on the cusp of a massive transition from fiction to fact, Stephan discusses the world of quantum computing and how it will affect the cybersecurity and cryptography with the decorated Dr. Mosca, the Co-Founder, President and CEO of evolution Q.
ABOUT MICHELE Dr. Mosca is one of the world's leading scientists in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and conventional cryptography in an era with quantum technologies. He was a founder of Canada's Institute for Quantum Computing, was a founding Faculty Member of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and co-authored the respected textbook An Introduction to Quantum Computing.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-mosca-47964b33
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau explains Quantum Computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBLSjF56S8) evolutionQ’s Quantum Threat Timeline Report: https://evolutionq.com/quantum-threat-timeline-2020.html
Dr. Mosca’s textbook on Quantum Computing: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Quantum-Computing-Phillip-Kaye/dp/019857049X
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
The recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline has shed new light on security concerns relating to operational technology (OT) breaches, especially in supply chain applications. In this “Humans and Machines” special segment, Mario Daigle has a conversation with Chris Anderson about the recent Colonial Pipeline attack and its immediate consequences. Chris gives his candid take on how to prepare for future attacks on networks containing OT devices, and what businesses can do to prepare for similar attacks in the future.
Chris Anderson’s article: https://www.welchllp.com/blog/colonial-pipeline-ransomware-incident/
Listen to and subscribe to the audio podcast: https://pod.link/1561500397
Regulation is an essential part of your cybersecurity organization. But how do you know if you are compliant? With multiple risk frameworks to select from, which one should your organization adopt? Mario Daigle interviews Chris Anderson on the intersection of risk, privacy, and cybersecurity, illuminating much of the ambiguity surrounding compliance and cybersecurity.
ABOUT CHRIS Chris Anderson has a distinguished career that spans over 30 years across many different areas related to security, telecommunications, and compliance. He has spent time earlier in his career with some of our major consulting companies, leading security and risk organizations, and has also spent time in some of Canada’s largest and most well-known technology companies, leading risk and cybersecurity organizations.
Email: chris.visum.securas@kiwiincanada.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chris-anderson-801
Ever wanted the inside scoop into the startup and investment world surrounding security AI? Dino Boukouris, a Founding & Managing Director of Momentum Cyber, sheds light on the investment world surrounding security AI startups and where he sees hot places in the market.
ABOUT DINO Dino Boukouris has spent over 16 years in the technology industry with expertise in cybersecurity, finance, strategy, operations, entrepreneurship, venture capital and engineering. Dino has been a speaker at Cybersecurity conferences across the country including RSA Conference, Cybertech Tel Aviv, Structure Security, Global Cyberspace Coop Summit, IoT Security Panel, M&A East, as well as at numerous private events and corporate gatherings.
Dino is a Founding & Managing Director at Momentum Cyber, alongside Founders Dave DeWalt, Michael Tedesco and Eric McAlpine. Momentum Cyber is the premier trusted strategic advisor to the Cybersecurity industry, providing bespoke high-impact advice combined with tailored senior-level access from incubation to exit.
Connect with Dino here: Twitter: @DinoBoukouris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinosboukouris/
Learn more about Momentum Cyber: https://momentumcyber.com/ Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/cyberres/secops/interset
Tracking AI Investment report: https://cset.georgetown.edu/research/tracking-ai-investment/ Cyberscape: https://momentumcyber.com/docs/CYBERscape.pdf
In this episode, Carole talks with Stephan about current data regulations and the gold standard that GDPR sets. Carole then outlines the issues that data regulation still needs to fix and what future data regulation might look like. Enjoy this episode of “Humans & Machines” and remember, data regulation can be fun!
ABOUT CAROLE
Carole Piovesan is the Managing Partner at INQ Law and partner at INQ IQ’s data consultancy. Her practice focuses on data governance, privacy law, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence risk management. Previously, Carole was a lawyer at a large Canadian law firm, where she served as co-lead of the firm’s National Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Management Group and lead on artificial intelligence. Carole advises the Canadian government on legal and policy issues related to data and AI and regularly advises companies on issues related to their collection, storage, and use of data. Carole is a recognized expert on legal and policy issues relating to data and AI and is a frequent speaker and author on these topics.
Connect with Carole here:
Twitter: @CJPiovesan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolepiovesan/
Learn more about INQ Law: https://www.inq.law/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/interset/overview
Stephan interviews Robin on how trustworthy AI is and if consumers and businesses alike can trust it. Robin discusses the complementary nature of AI and humans. He gives his perspective on a human-in-the-loop tactic and when it is appropriate to use that tactic. We also find out Robin and Stephan’s shared fascination of old computers.
ABOUT ROBIN
Robin is the CTO at MindBridge, where he leads the development of a next-generation AI Auditor that helps professionals detect and prevent financial anomalies, including fraud. Robin is now also the CISO for MindBridge.
Robin joined MindBridge in July 2016 after a distinguished career at IBM, where he was the Chief Architect of IBM Watson Analytics. Robin led the original product concept from inception to delivery. After rapid adoption, the product won the InfoWorld Technology of the Year award in 2016. Earlier in his career, Robin founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of Digital Aspects, which was later acquired by Cognos. Robin holds a B.Sc. in physics and computer science from Newcastle University.
Connect with Robin here:
Twitter: @robingrosset
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingrosset/
Learn more about MindBridge: https://www.mindbridge.ai/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/interset/overview
Dr. Chase Cunningham is interviewed by Stephan about the current state of security AI. Dr. Cunningham gives his take on the difference between AI and machine learning to cut through the market hype to say what is real and what is fantasy. They discuss the rapid advance of deep fake technology and how it can present itself as a security risk. Dr. Cunningham explains why zero-trust is so essential and how to ensure your organization is kept safe.
Dr. Cunningham’s book on cybersecurity entitled “Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies" can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Warfare-Strategies-organization-battleground/dp/1839216999/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chase+cunningham&qid=1616446694&sr=8-1
ABOUT DR. CUNNINGHAM
Dr. Chase Cunningham is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Ericom.
Creator of the Zero Trust eXtended framework and a cybersecurity expert with decades of operational experience in NSA, US Navy, FBI Cyber, and other government mission groups, Chase is responsible for Ericom’s overall strategy and technology alignment. Chase was previously VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research; Director of Threat Intelligence for Armor; Director of Cyber Analytics for Decisive Analytics; and Chief Cryptologic Technician, US Navy. He’s author of the Cynja series and Cyber Warfare: Truth, Tactics, and Strategies.
Connect with Dr. Cunningham here:
Twitter: @CynjaChaseC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chase-cunningham-54b26243/
Learn more about Ericom: https://www.ericom.com/
Learn more about Interset: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/interset/overview
