The Dark Side of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come roaring to the forefront of today’s technology landscape. It has revolutionised industries and will modernise careers, bringing numerous benefits and advancements to our daily lives. However, it is crucial to recognise that AI also introduces unseen impacts that must be understood and addressed for your employees and your organisation as a whole. Join James McQuiggan, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, in this thought-provoking presentation where he’ll discuss the unforeseen threats of AI and how to protect your network.

During this presentation, you will:

• Gain insights into the risks associated with AI and their implications for critical domains.
• Understand the dangers of prompt injection attacks and their impact on data integrity.
• Discover ways to combat the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation generated by AI.
• Learn how training your users to recognise malicious technology is the best, last line of defense.

James McQuiggan is a Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4. Prior to joining KnowBe4, McQuiggan worked for Siemens for eighteen years where he was responsible for various roles, including his most recent as Product & Solution Security Officer for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. In this role, he consulted and supported various corporate divisions on cybersecurity standards, information security awareness and securing product networks. In addition to his work at Siemens, McQuiggan is also a part-time faculty professor at Valencia College in the Engineering, Computer Programming & Technology Division.