SEC536: Adversarial AI - Penetration Testing AI Systems


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Contact UsAs AI-driven threats move from theoretical whitepapers to machine-speed reality, the traditional defensive perimeter is beginning to look like an umbrella in a hurricane. For most organizations, the instinct is to hunker down or build thicker walls, but those who survive the next era of cyber warfare won’t do it through brute force alone.
Drawing on insights from hundreds of candid conversations with global security leaders and deep-dive research into adversarial AI, this lightning talk cuts through the noise. We will move past the "AI vs. AI" buzzwords to explore the psychological and structural shifts required to stay dry when the clouds finally burst.
In five minutes, we’ll distill the three essential keys to a resilient defense: 1. Why resisting the inevitable is the fastest way to fail. 2. The "boring" foundational work that becomes a superpower at machine speed. 3. The meta-skill every defender must master to keep pace with a shifting horizon. Leave the bunkers behind. It’s time to learn how to move between the drops.


Chris Cochran is a Marine Corps veteran, cybersecurity leader, and strategist with deep expertise in threat intelligence, security operations, emerging technology, and executive leadership.
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