#Deepfake #Risks to #Organisations- Suggested #Prevention #Strategy #For #CISOs
Deepak Joshi
CISO, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, GRC, AI / ML, MTech IIT Delhi, CISSP, CIPP/E, CHFI, ISO 27001 LA, 27701 LA, 42001 LA, PhD Research Scholar Deepfake Image Forensics
1.?????? Introduction. ??In last 2 years, there has been a significant rise in the Deepfake based frauds and risks to individuals and organisations alike. Based upon my work experience in cybersecurity coupled with my research on deepfake, I thought of providing the risks of deepfake specific to organisations specially to CISOs and how can CISOs better equip themselves and their organisations to combat this threat. Details are given in subsequent paragraphs.
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2.?????? Prominent Risks CISOs Can Anticipate For Organisations. Deepfakes, which are highly realistic synthetic media created using artificial intelligence. They present the following risks to organisations:-
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???? (a)????? Disinformation and Social Engineering
???? ????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes can be used to create convincing videos or audio clips of ?high-ranking executives or employees, spreading false information or ?misleading instructions.
???? ????????? (ii)????? Attackers might impersonate as company leaders, leading to financial? losses, reputational damage, or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
???? (b)????? Phishing Attacks
???? ????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes can enhance phishing campaigns. Imagine receiving a ? video message from your CEO requesting urgent action. Employees might comply without verifying its authenticity.
?????????????? (ii)????? Traditional email phishing could evolve into video-based phishing, ?? making it harder to detect.
???? (c)????? Authentication Bypass
?????????????? (i)?????? Biometric authentication systems (such as facial recognition) could be fooled by deepfake videos.
?????????????? (ii)????? Attackers might create deepfake videos of authorized personnel to gain ?unauthorized access to systems or physical locations.
???? (d)????? Reputation Damage
?????????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes can tarnish an individual’s or an organization’s reputation.
?????????????? (ii)????? A fake video of a company executive making offensive remarks could ??go viral, causing significant harm.
(e)????? Financial Fraud
?????????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes can manipulate financial transactions. For instance, an attacker could create a video of a CFO approving fraudulent payments.
?????????????? (ii)????? Insider threats might exploit deepfakes to manipulate financial records? or transactions.
???? (f)?????? Legal and Compliance Risks
?????????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes can be used to fabricate evidence in legal proceedings.
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?????????????? (ii)????? Compliance audits might become more challenging if deepfakes are??? used to falsify records.
???? (g)????? Supply Chain Attacks
?????????????? (i)?????? Deepfakes could target suppliers or partners. For example, an attacker ?might impersonate a supplier executive to alter orders or payment details.
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(h)????? Espionage and Intellectual Property Theft
????????? (i)?????? Sophisticated deepfakes can facilitate industrial espionage by ????????? impersonating key personnel and gaining access to confidential meetings or ? proprietary data, thus compromising intellectual property.
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3.?? Suggested Steps For CISOs To Prevent Organisation From Falling Prey To Deepfake.??? Defending against deepfakes requires a multi-faceted approach that combines technological solutions, organizational practices, and user awareness. Here are?key strategies?to mitigate the risks posed by deepfakes:-
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????????? (i)?????? Enhance Awareness and Training.?? Educate employees and ????????? stakeholders about the existence and ??? dangers of deepfakes. Regular ????????? training sessions and awareness programs can help individuals recognize ????????? potential deepfake content and respond appropriately.
????????? (ii)????? Invest in Advanced Detection and Verification Tools.??? Leverage AI-driven solutions ?????? to detect deepfakes. Several emerging technologies analyze inconsistencies ???? in audio, video, and images, providing a layer of defense against these ?????? fabricated media. Regularly update and test these tools to ensure they remain ???? effective against evolving deepfake techniques. You also need to train people for blockchain based verification, immutable ledgers, maintaining chain of custody of media files
????????? (iii)????? Strengthen Verification Processes.?? Implement multi-factor ????????? authentication (MFA) and robust verification protocols for all forms of ????????? communication and transactions. This reduces the likelihood of successful ??? impersonation and fraud attempts. Monitor for unusual behavior patterns during authentication attempts.
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????????? (iv)???? Collaborate with Industry and Government.?? Engage in information ????????? sharing and collaborative initiatives with other organizations, industry groups, ?and government agencies. Collective intelligence can enhance deepfake? detection capabilities and response strategies.
????????? (v)?? Incorporate Deepfake in ?Incident Response Plans.??? Incorporate ?deepfake scenarios into your incident response plans. Outline specific actions to be taken in the event of a deepfake attack, including communication strategies, containment measures, and legal considerations.
????????? (vi)???? Promote Regulatory and Legal Measures.?? Advocate for stronger ????????? regulations and legal frameworks to address the malicious use of deepfake? technology. Support initiatives that penalize the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content.
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4.?????????????? Conclusion.?? The CISO office needs to be well prepared for this threat which is already knocking at our doors. A comprehensive plan for prevention, detection, denial coupled with training and awareness is the way out. Most important is the asymmetry of effort and investment in carrying out deepfake based cyberattacks vis-à-vis the efforts and investment to guard against them. Nevertheless, an early preparation will help any #CISO to be better poised for combating against this serious threat.
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6 个月This is a great breakdown of the deepfake threat! Especially the risks to reputation and financial fraud - yikes! The employee training suggestions are spot on. I hadn't thought about blockchain verification, interesting idea! Maybe some real-world examples of deepfake attacks could be helpful too? Overall, this is a must-read for anyone in cybersecurity.
CEO & Managing Director @ Indian Cyber Security Solutions | Founder @ Indian Institute of Cyber Security | CEO @ Secured AI-based Vulnerability-Assessment tool for Enterprise (SAVE)
6 个月Excellent overview of the risks associated with deepfakes! As CISOs, we must integrate advanced AI detection tools and regular training programs to recognize and combat these synthetic media threats. Additionally, establishing robust incident response protocols specifically tailored to address deepfake incidents will be crucial. It’s also essential to foster a culture of security awareness that encourages critical scrutiny of digital communications across all levels of the organization. Leveraging blockchain for digital rights management could further help in tracing and verifying the authenticity of digital content. Ready to discuss more on these strategies in our upcoming cybersecurity panel
CIO50 Next CIO Finalist 2023 | Aspiring CIO | Continual Learner | Problem Solver |
6 个月All valid. Yet many of our existent, age-old controls, are designed to mitigate several of these risks (certainly not all) Dust off that due diligence, unpack the segregation of duties...what about simply encouraging people to trust but verify...