Schedule VIScon 2023

Generative AI has taken the world by storm. The most notable example is ChatGPT; released in November 2022, the service already generates 1 billion visitors per month. While ChatGPT stands as the poster-child for generative AI, there are numerous other models available, such as BERT, GROVER, CTRL, and Transformer, each with its own capabilities.

Over the coming years, generative AI models are expected to proliferate, serving purposes ranging from language and image generation to data augmentation and anomaly detection. But, alas, all that glitters is not gold. Alongside the tremendous potential for positive applications, there exists an equally significant potential for innovative hacking and nefarious online activities supported by AI.

Generative AI has taken the world by storm. The most notable example is ChatGPT; released in November 2022, the service already generates 1 billion visitors per month. While ChatGPT stands as the poster-child for generative AI, there are numerous other models available, such as BERT, GROVER, CTRL, and Transformer, each with its own capabilities. Over the coming years, generative AI models are expected to proliferate, serving purposes ranging from language and image generation to data augmentation and anomaly detection. But, alas, all that glitters is not gold. Alongside the tremendous potential for positive applications, there exists an equally significant potential for innovative hacking and nefarious online activities supported by AI.

Generative AI holds the power to produce convincing deepfakes, posing substantial risks in terms of spreading misinformation, executing social engineering attacks, and orchestrating realistic phishing attempts. Malicious actors can also leverage generative AI to automate attack generation, employing AI-powered malware that crafts and launches attacks at an unprecedented scale and speed. This includes automated phishing campaigns, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and the rapid generation of new malware variants to exploit vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, just as malicious actors exploit generative AI for offense, organizations can harness this technology for defense. This means organisations must take a proactive approach to managing the security implications of AI in order to minimize risks and ensure a safe and secure future for this transformative technology. Organisations that fail to adapt their cybersecurity defences to meet the cybersecurity threats of generative AI will be sitting ducks for a new generation of AI-powered malware.

In this presentation, we will invite you to step into the shoes of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) responsible for safeguarding an organization's digital assets. We will explore the threats and opportunities of generative AI from a cybersecurity perspective, challenging conventional best-practice approaches. Moreover, we will delve into how companies can leverage generative AI to enhance their defensive capabilities, empowering them to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of cybersecurity.

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Day: 2023-10-21
Start time: 15:40
Duration: 00:40
Room: HG E 1.2

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• Deloitte

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