Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran

About this episode

Ciaran and James discuss AI and cyber defense with Chris Cochran, focusing on AI-driven attacks and community support for security leaders.

In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Chris Cochran, Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at SANS Institute, to discuss AI and cyber defense. Chris shares his perspective on the rise of AI-driven attacks, why community matters for security leaders under pressure, and what it will take to keep AI safe. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

People in this episode

Hosts: Ciaran, James

Guest: Chris Cochran

Topics covered

• AI security
• cyber defense
• AI-driven attacks
• community in security
• keeping AI safe

Keywords

• AI
• cybersecurity
• defense
• attacks
• community
• SANS Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SANS Institute

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