Securing the Digital Realm: AI Regulations & Deepfake Defense
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THIS MONTH:
For those in the Northern hemisphere, March is when the days start getting longer and the weather starts getting warmer. As our minds inevitably turn to spring cleaning and fresh starts, CISOs may be thinking about reviewing their cybersecurity estate. And with artificial intelligence (AI) firmly in the public zeitgeist, it’s natural to want to consider what role it can play – both positive and negative.
In this month’s podcast episode , we help shed some light on this topic. We look at the debate around not only if and how to regulate AI, but also when and by whom – covering such topics as the potential risks of AI, different regulatory approaches to AI, and the need for global AI governance.
INSTITUTE FEATURE:
Video: Security in the Age of AI
The advancements of generative AI over the last year have significantly escalated the development of deepfakes and how they’re impacting corporations, governments, and elections around the world – and there are significant implications for the security industry in general. These deepfakes can include anything from chatbots to voice and text messages to smishing… even the “standard” phishing emails can provide quite convincing attacks against unsuspecting individuals. From the evolution of phishing attacks to how some nation-states are using AI-powered tools for both offense and defense, Mark Ruchie, VP and Infosecurity Advisor at Entrust, shares insights, real-world examples, and proactive defense strategies.
More Institute Insights
Video: AI in Banking
The financial services industry is particularly impacted by AI, at all levels. From direct cyberattacks to regulatory and compliance requirements to customer engagement, and of course, identity verification. Pete Kaulback, VP, Global Digital First at Mastercard, offers his insights into this space.
Blog Post: AI Regulations at a Crossroads
Ever since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022, the hype and hysteria surrounding AI has continued to accelerate. Now at the forefront of many a technology-related conversations, early calls for AI governance and industry self-regulation seem to be giving way to more rigid and enforceable legislative efforts. And why not? World leaders are loathe to repeat the unregulated social media experiment of the past 20 years which led to such unforeseen consequences as the rampant dissemination of misinformation and disinformation, fueling political and social upheaval.
Jenn Markey, advisor to the Entrust Cybersecurity Institute, outlines her views on the path forward and how the guiding star should be one in which AI is harmless, honest, and helpful ? beneficial to all of humanity, regardless of country, status, or any other factor.
The Stats
Increase in deepfake attacks in 2023 compared to 2022, according to Onfido proprietary verification data. Source: Onfido 2024 Fraud Report
The projected global AI market size in 2032. Source: Precedence Research
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