Five by Five: Emerging Technologies

Five presenters with five slides and five minutes will each share their ideas and insights on cybersecurity topics, focusing on cyber leadership, GRC and emerging technologies. Join us for these rapid-fire sessions and a chance to pose your questions in a moderated Q&A session.

The Art of Malware Detection Analysis Using Generative AI
Speaker: Richard Tychansky, Security Researcher

Get an overview of a generative AI program’s language model to find answers to commonly asked questions by malware analysts. Explore how a piece of ransomware works and what can be done to mitigate its effects.

Quantum Computing Cyberthreats: How to Prepare for Them
Speaker: Cory Missimore, Group Manager, Avande

The availability of quantum technology will require companies and governments to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and programs. We’ll look at how to begin designing and implementing a postquantum risk strategy to prepare your organization.

The Power & Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Parul Khanna, Director, Information Security, Manulife

Artificial Intelligence has become ubiquitous in society as a whole and is transforming the way businesses operate and how we work. Its potential is enormous, but so is the capacity to exploit it for nefarious reasons. This presentation will explore how AI’s capabilities can be harnessed to improve cybersecurity and identify the pitfalls and challenges associated with using AI in an ever-changing security landscape.

Decoding Deepfakes: AI's Dual Role in Digital Deception and Detection
Kyle Hinterberg, Manager, LBMC

Deepfakes have heralded a new age of digital deception, with AI standing as both the perpetrator and protector. Dive into this paradox with us, exploring how the same technology that masterfully crafts deceptive media also arms us with our most powerful tools for its detection and mitigation.

Challenges in AI Decision Making
Speaker: Greg Hutchins, Principal Engineer, Quality Plus Engineering

Explore the challenges of decision making in AI, such as algorithmic bias and lack of definition in machine engagement. Now that AI can contextualize and nuance, how will AI revolutionize work and disrupt cyber security? Get ready for a bumpy ride!