S1 EP. 09: International Hackers Using OpenAI, Audio Deepfake Detection Tool, Biden Administration's AI Executive Order
In episode nine of the State of Enterprise IT Security podcast, host Brad Bussie, Chief Information Security Officer at E360, covers the utilization of open AI systems by hackers from nations like China and Russia for cyberattacks, the introduction of Pindrop's real-time audio deep fake detection tool named Pindrop Pulse, and the potential implications of the Biden administration's new executive order on AI for cybersecurity.
Episode Highlights:
[00:03.116] In episode nine of the State of Enterprise IT Security podcast, host Brad Bussie, Chief Information Security Officer at E360, delves into the use of open AI systems by hackers from nations like China and Russia for cyberattacks, emphasizing the practical rather than exotic application of AI in these activities.
[02:29.518] The episode discusses the introduction of Pindrop's real-time audio deep fake detection tool, Pindrop Pulse, and its capabilities in identifying synthetic audio, showcasing a significant advancement in combating phone-based fraud and deep fake technologies.
Episode Highlights:
[00:03.116] In episode nine of the State of Enterprise IT Security podcast, host Brad Bussie, Chief Information Security Officer at E360, delves into the use of open AI systems by hackers from nations like China and Russia for cyberattacks, emphasizing the practical rather than exotic application of AI in these activities.
[02:29.518] The episode discusses the introduction of Pindrop's real-time audio deep fake detection tool, Pindrop Pulse, and its capabilities in identifying synthetic audio, showcasing a significant advancement in combating phone-based fraud and deep fake technologies.
[07:17.87] Bussie unpacks the Biden administration's new executive order on AI, focusing on its implications for cybersecurity. The discussion highlights the executive order's directives towards AI development, critical infrastructure protection, and the establishment of guidelines for AI usage across various sectors, albeit with challenges in enforceability and the need for updates in the legal framework.
Key Takeaways:
1. Hackers' Use of AI: Hackers from various countries are exploiting open AI systems for cyberattacks, using them for tasks like email drafting and document translation to increase productivity.
2. Pindrop Pulse: A new tool that can detect audio deep fakes in real-time, helping to combat phone-based fraud and potentially aiding political campaigns and call centers in ensuring communication security.
3. Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI: Outlines initiatives for AI development, critical infrastructure protection, and the establishment of guidelines for AI usage, with enforceability dependent on agency action and legal framework updates.
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