Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon

About this episode

Ciaran and James discuss cloud and AI security with Simon Vernon, focusing on common mistakes and evolving risks.

In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Simon Vernon, Head of Research and Development at SANS Institute, to discuss cloud and AI security. As a practitioner in the field, Simon shares his experience building hands-on training, where cloud security still goes wrong, and how AI is changing attacker behaviour and creating new risks. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

People in this episode

Hosts: Ciaran, James

Guest: Simon Vernon

Topics covered

• cloud security
• AI security
• attacker behaviour
• hands-on training
• new risks

Keywords

• cloud
• AI
• security
• training
• attacker behaviour
• risks

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Organizations: SANS Institute

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