SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

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Contact UsIn this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Tarah Wheeler, scholar, campaigner and entrepreneur, to discuss risk, safety and security in an increasingly unstable digital world. Tarah shares her expertise on protecting the most vulnerable, navigating legal grey zones in cybersecurity research, and translating complex technical issues into action for policymakers and small businesses alike.
Tarah Wheeler is an information security executive, AI researcher specializing in natural language processing, social data scientist in international conflict, author, and poker player. She is CEO of the cybersecurity compliance company Red Queen Dynamics and serves as the Senior Fellow for Global Cyber Policy at Council on Foreign Relations and was elected to Life Membership at CFR in 2023. She is the author of the best-selling Women In Tech: Take Your Career to The Next Level With Practical Advice And Inspiring Stories.
Overview of Tarah’s achievements and engagements
A leading voice in cybersecurity, Tarah brings experience from academia, industry, and government to her analysis of cyber threats and resilience.
Legal Grey Zones in Computer Security
How legislation struggles to keep up with the realities of digital security.
Cyber War: Tactics, Impact, and Ethics
Cyber warfare is a real and present tool in global conflicts, with growing consequences for civilians.
Small Businesses, Security Researchers, and Systemic Vulnerability
Despite their economic importance, small businesses and independent researchers face considerable cybersecurity risks with minimal support.
Cyber Risk, Corporate Governance, and Regulation
Cybersecurity is finally a board-level issue but with that comes complexity and personal risk for security leaders.
Women in Tech: Representation and Realities
The situation for women in cyber is statistically getting worse, not better
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James has spent the past 20 years of his life chasing cybercriminals around the Internet and, as a self-professed “massive geek”, has been involved in most cyber security disciplines.
Learn moreRespected as a world leader among public authorities for cybersecurity, Ciaran Martin is the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head.
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