Through the Lens of ISMG: Election Security in the Age of Cyberthreats | Edition 63
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2024 is set to be the biggest election year, with more than 70 countries going to polls - home to 4.2 billion people, according to The Economist. The looming threats of misinformation, deepfakes and voter intimidation tactics make safeguarding electoral integrity a global concern.?Governmental officials and academics warn that this year's AI-driven deluge could be large enough to affect the outcomes of elections.?
Regulations are in place to tackle what’s to come through the removal of fake social media accounts, fact-checking news on platforms and developing watermarking for AI content. This edition unravels the intricate dynamics of cybersecurity in the electoral realm and spotlights initiatives aimed at securing the democratic process in the age of digital disruption.?
ISMG Editors: Inside the Politics of US Cybersecurity?
In the latest weekly update, Grant Schneider of Venable LLP joined three ISMG editors to discuss the future of U.S. federal cybersecurity and privacy legislation, AI integration and recent CISA developments - all set against a backdrop of political complexities.?
Erosion of Trust Most Concerning Threat to UK Elections?
Nation-state-led disinformation campaigns that intend to erode public trust are the biggest threat to the upcoming U.K. election, experts told a parliamentary panel. Incidents of disinformation created with artificial intelligence have already been reported.?
Empowering Minority Voters to Fight Election Misinformation
Election campaigners Michael Blake and Cynthia Wallace discuss the need for accurate information and community involvement to protect electoral integrity and empower underrepresented voters. Strategies for countering misinformation range from sourcing internet posts to hosting barbershop meetings.?
FBI Is Focused on Election Integrity, Misinformation Threats
The U.S. presidential election is still eight months away, but the FBI is already seeing its share of cyberattacks, nation-state threats and AI-generated deepfakes. According to FBI Agent Robert K. Tripp, "We're no longer considering threats as a what-if situation; it's happening now."?
Proof of Concept: Securing Elections in the Age of AI?
In the latest "Proof of Concept," Jeffrey W. Brown , CISO for the state of Connecticut, and Lester Godsey , CISO for Maricopa County, Arizona, join ISMG editors to discuss AI-related threats to election security, safeguarding against cyber and physical threats and coordinating efforts for complete security.?
Tech Giants Pledge to Curb AI-Made Election Misinformation?
Twenty technology giants including 谷歌 and Meta pledged Friday to combat the presence of artificially generated deepfake content meant to deceive voters as more than 4 billion people in more than 70 countries prepare for elections this year.?
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Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit: North America West Summit 2024
If you're passionate about the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, join us at the Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit: North America West Summit to delve deeper into this critical nexus of technology and security.
The fusion of AI with human intelligence has become a pivotal force. As AI systems take center stage in identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities, finding the delicate balance between robust fraud detection and safeguarding individual privacy is paramount.
The focus of this event will be on effective fraud detection strategies and the ethical considerations surrounding privacy protection, providing a direct and comprehensive exploration of the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity.
Get Smarter Summit?2024
The theme of CyberEd.io 's "Get Smarter Summit” this spring is Human Risk Management (HRM). The summit is a call to action for leaders, innovators and thinkers to converge and collaborate toward creating safer, more resilient organizations.?
HRM, a long-overdue evolution from traditional security awareness training, emphasizes the nuanced understanding of human behavior and its implications for cybersecurity and organizational resilience. The summit is dedicated to unpacking the complexities of HRM, offering insights into how organizations can better anticipate, mitigate and manage human-related risks in their increasingly complex environments.???
Join the upcoming ISMG Executive Roundtables next week to enhance your understanding of the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
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