AI and Machine Learning in Security

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Thursday, February 27
1 pm ET
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a double-edged sword in the realm of cybersecurity, driving remarkable advancements while simultaneously empowering cybercriminals with sophisticated tools. On the defensive side, AI enables rapid threat detection, anomaly identification, and automated response systems that can mitigate potential breaches in real time. However, the same technology is being exploited by malicious actors to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks, such as highly convincing phishing scams, malware that adapts to evade detection, and automated bots capable of executing large-scale denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Organizations now find themselves in a high-stakes AI arms race, where the speed of innovation determines the strength of their defenses. This technological battle raises critical issues, including the ethical use of AI in cybersecurity, the challenge of combating AI-powered disinformation campaigns, the growing need for skilled professionals to manage AI systems, and the financial burden of keeping pace with rapid advancements. The transformative impact of AI on both the offensive and defensive strategies of cyber warfare is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and demanding a proactive, collaborative approach to stay ahead.
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Erik Thoen
Vice President, Product Management - ReversingLabs
Erik Thoen is the Vice President of Product Management, responsible for the direction of the Spectra portfolio of products. He is an executive with over two decades of product experience at high-growth cybersecurity and technology companies. Previously he served as the Vice President of Product at iboss, which provides SASE as a cloud service to thousands of enterprises. Before iboss, Erik was Vice President of Product Management at 128 Technology (acquired by Juniper Networks), which developed a zero-trust, session-oriented, SD-WAN platform. He previously held executive, product, and technical roles at several early-stage startups. Erik holds a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Amanda Razani
Techstrong Host
Amanda Razani is the Senior Managing Editor and a podcast host for Techstrong Group. With over 15 years of combined experience as a professional writer, editor, content manager and podcast host, Amanda’s work can be found in a variety of magazines, newspapers, books, blogs, websites and podcasts around the world. She has been recognized locally as a Top 20 Under 40 Professional, and is regularly invited to tech conferences to report on the latest tech announcements. Additionally, Amanda co-founded the Concho Valley Technology Alliance in her city. She draws her inspiration from constant learning, reading, volunteering and networking. She is a proud wife and momma, and Angelo State University graduate who currently resides in Texas.