Security Threats of AI and How to Prepare Yourself

In this episode, Brian C. Adams interviews cybersecurity expert Roger Grimes about the current state of cyber threats, including social engineering, phishing, ransomware, AI, and quantum computing. Roger shares his insights on where organizations often misallocate resources when it comes to cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of training employees to recognize phishing attempts, patching vulnerable software, and using multi-factor authentication. Roger also discusses how AI can be used for both defense and attacks, and stresses the need to prepare now for the coming quantum computing revolution which will break much of today's encryption.Roger is a 34-year computer security veteran, author of 13 books and over 1300 articles on computer security. He is often quoted in national media including WSJ, Newsweek, and is keynote speaker at national computer security conferences.[00:00 - 07:51] - Biggest Cyber Threats TodaySocial engineering, phishing, and unpatched software cause most successful attacksAI allowing less sophisticated hackers to appear more professionalDefining social engineering, phishing, and software vulnerability exploits[07:52 - 10:25] - Cyber Threats Getting WorseNo digital Geneva Convention and poor nation state relationshipsBlurred lines on what hacking is allowed between countriesNeed a digital Geneva Convention but hard to get global agreementRansomware already very damaging without AI[12:41 - 22:51] - Nation State Hacking and Critical InfrastructureNation states often turn blind eye to hacking that benefits themMost US hacking focuses on traditional espionage but some gray areas existNearly all critical infrastructure is hackable but progress being madeOrganizations like CISA doing great work against threats[22:52 - 33:11] - Security Spending and DefenseMoney often misallocated compared to actual threatsNeed focus on social engineering training and patching known vulnerabilitiesUse phishing-resistant multi-factor authenticationKey questions to ask vendors about social engineering and patching[33:12 - 44:42] - AI and Quantum Computing SecurityAI being used by attackers and defendersUnlikely to increase social engineering much from already high baselineAI driven tools will recognize criminal AI toolsQuantum computing will break current encryption in next couple yearsMassive coordinated effort needed to upgrade systems and softwareConnect with Roger Grimes!Website: https://www.knowbe4.com/Email: [email protected] Download our FREE Strategizing for Inflation Guide here: https://www.excelsiorgp.com/download/Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ (LinkedIn)LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.