AI for Today / Tomorrow | 1 PDU

Dave Hatter

AI: Friend or Foe? | 10:00 -10:45 AM | Room 3240

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Cybersecurity Champion | Adjunct Instructor | Author | Speaker | CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, Security+, Network+, ITIL | Mayor

Dave Hatter, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI PBA

An accomplished, enthusiastic, award-winning technology leader with over 30 years of software development, cybersecurity, and project management experience, Dave Hatter is a lifelong learner earning many leading certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, Security+, Network+, MS Azure Fundamentals, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PSM 1, PSD 1, and ITIL Foundation V3.

He earned a BS in Information Systems from NKU and has written or contributed to 12 technology books, written more than 100 technology related articles and has been quoted in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Money, MSNBC, Salon, Reader’s Digest, MSN, Daily Mail, Business Insider, The Street, Yahoo!Money, The Ladders, Dice.com, InfoWorld, ComputerWorld, CIO, CSO, CIO Update, Search CIO, Digital Trends, Tech Beacon, CyberNews, Lifewire and GearBrain. 

Dave is a regular media subject matter expert and can be heard every Friday morning at 6:30 AM on 55KRC’s Tech Friday, twice monthly on Simply Money on 55KRC, and seen every Monday on “Cyber Monday” on WTVG (13ABC) at 5:45 AM and “Tech Support” at 9 AM. He is a regular guest on WXIX (FOX19), Local 12 (WKRC-TV), 700WLW and “City Talk” on TBNK. He has appeared as an expert in nearly 2,500 media interviews across the nation including Fox News, CNN, MSN, NPR, Bloomberg Financial, SiruisXM, LocalNewsLive, WCPO, WLWT, WVXU, KVOA, 840 WHAS, WSMN and Spectrum News 1. He has also testified as cybersecurity expert before House and Senate committees at the Kentucky Legislature.

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AI: Friend or Foe?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force with the potential for good and bad. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of AI’s current state, its historical development, and its dual role in cybersecurity.

We will begin by tracing the origins of AI and its advancement into today's sophisticated systems. Emphasis will be placed on how AI is leveraged to bolster cybersecurity measures, enhancing threat detection, response times, and overall system resilience when employed to bolster cyber defenses. Key examples of AI-driven tools and techniques used to safeguard digital assets will be discussed to illustrate the positive impact of AI in defending against cyber threats.

Conversely, the presentation will explore the darker side of AI. We will examine how malicious actors exploit AI to launch sophisticated cyber-attacks, including automated phishing schemes, AI-generated deepfakes, and advanced malware that adapts to evade detection. Understanding these threats will help project managers grasp the broader implications of AI in their security strategies.

By the end of the session, attendees will have a balanced perspective on AI's dual nature in the realm of cybersecurity, equipping them with insights to make informed decisions about integrating AI technologies and mitigating associated risks.
Agenda:

  • Brief History of AI
  • Current State of AI
  • AI as a Friend: Enhancing Cybersecurity
  • AI as a Foe: Cybersecurity Threats
  • Q&A Session