Organizations need to understand what AI can do and can't do. Start creating the best use cases within their organizations and also train people on how to use them responsibly."
- Diana Kelley

In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today's world, particularly in the business world. Joined by guest Diana Kelley, a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer at ProtectAI, they explore the integration of AI into our daily lives and the business sphere.

Ana and Diana discuss the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations, likening it to a hundred-foot wave that businesses need to learn to surf rather than be overwhelmed by. They emphasize the necessity of increasing AI literacy to make informed decisions and identify the best use cases within organizations.

Diana sheds light on the potential risks and vulnerabilities of AI, including data privacy concerns and the need for responsible adoption. Organizations are encouraged to enhance their security measures and train employees to use AI effectively and safely.

As Ana and Diana examine AI's rapid advancement, they highlight the critical balance between embracing innovation and maintaining security. The conversation is filled with insightful analogies and expert advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in navigating the complexities of AI in business and security.

Let's dive in!

This week on the MINDSET ZONE:

00:00 Introduction to AI in Everyday Tools

01:02 Meet Diana Kelly: Cybersecurity Powerhouse

01:49 The AI 100-foot Wave

03:42 Understanding AI Risks and Vulnerabilities

11:43 AI Literacy: A Necessity for All

18:02 Data Privacy and Security Concerns

26:00 Resources for AI Literacy and Security

29:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About The Guest

Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Protect AI. She also serves on the boards of WiCyS, The Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), InfoSec World, CyberFuture Foundation, TechTarget Security Editorial, and DevNet AI/ML. Diana was Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), a Manager at KPMG, CTO and co-founder of SecurityCurve, and Chief vCISO at SaltCybersecurity.

Her extensive volunteer work has included serving on the ACM Ethics & Plagiarism Committee, Cybersecurity Committee Advisor at CompTIA, CTO and Board Member at Sightline Security, Advisory Board Chair at WOPLLI Technologies, Advisory Council member Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics, Bridgewater State University, and RSAC US Program Committee.

She is a sought-after keynote speaker, the host of BrightTALK’s The (Security) Balancing Act, co-author of the books Practical Cybersecurity Architecture and Cryptographic Libraries for Developers, instructor for the LinkedIn Learning classes Security in AI and ML and Introduction to MLSecOps, has been a lecturer at Boston College's Masters program in cybersecurity, one of AuditBoard's Top 25 Resilient CISOs in 2024, a 2023 Global Cyber Security Hall of Fame Inductee, the EWF 2020 Executive of the Year and EWF Conference Chair 2021-Present, an SCMedia Power Player, and one of Cybersecurity Ventures 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.

Connect with:

Linkedin.com/in/dianakelleysecuritycurve

ProtectAI.com

Resources:

NIST AI RMF: https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework

OWASP AI Sec: https://genai.owasp.org/

OWASP AI Security and Privacy Guide: https://owasp.org/www-project-ai-security-and-privacy-guide/

MITRE ATLAS: https://atlas.mitre.org/

MLSecOps Community: https://mlsecops.com/

LinkedIn Learning:

Introduction to MLSecOps

Security Risks in AI and Machine Learning: Categorizing Attacks and Failure Modes

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