A Guide to auditing AI for security and ethical compliance - Insights from a CISO

Thursday
 
28
 
November
10:15 am
 - 
10:55 am

Speakers

Raza Nowrozy

Raza Nowrozy

Chief Security Officer
Freelancer

Synopsis

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our digital existence poses unique challenges, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. This presentation offers a deep dive into the practices of AI auditing from a cybersecurity leadership standpoint. It systematically outlines strategies for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and fostering a resilient security culture poised for the future and aims to provide insights from an award-winning expert in cybersecurity, known for a strategic approach to integrating AI within secure and ethical frameworks.

Presentation Outline:

1. Reinforcing AI Security for Ethical Compliance:

The presentation discusses a critical examination of the inadequacies of current AI-driven threat detection systems, particularly their failure to identify emerging malware due to outdated algorithms and AI’s false positive. A comprehensive strategy is discussed, emphasizing continuous AI model refinement and validation within a collaborative framework that unites IT, security, and ethics experts. The aim is to perpetually enhance the AI's knowledge base and ethical benchmarks, incorporating self-evolving Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems that adeptly adapt to new threats, thus bolstering organizational defences against the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

2. Integrating the Human Element in AI Security:

Highlighting the automation of sensitive data processing by AI, the presentation addresses the ensuing privacy and accuracy concerns within AI. It proposes a rigorous human oversight protocol, mandating privacy officer review and security operation officers’ insights before executing any AI-derived decisions. This process illustrates the crucial balance between leveraging AI's computational efficiency and preserving human values, ensuring ethical compliance and data integrity within cybersecurity operations.

3. Strategic Solutions for AI Security and Compliance Challenges:

Addressing AI-specific vulnerabilities demands novel and strategic solutions. This presentation advocates for AI risk assessment methodologies that prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration to foster fairness in AI decision-making and regulatory compliance. By introducing advanced tools and methodologies for AI risk evaluation, the integrity of AI systems is safeguarded within the cybersecurity framework. Comprehensive AI risk assessments enable organizations to proactively detect and mitigate potential threats, enhancing both security and ethical compliance in AI deployments.

Conclusion:

The presentation underscores the essential role of CISOs in navigating the complexities of AI in cybersecurity. It advocates for a proactive perspective, not merely addressing current issues but also shaping an ethical and secure AI future. Through illustrative examples, the importance of leadership in cultivating a culture that values rigorous AI auditing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and indispensable human oversight is highlighted.

Additional Information:

we believe our presentation is designed to align with the forward-thinking vision of AISA’s audience, preparing participants for the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity. It observes to the “Future is Now” theme, focusing on the critical intersection of cybersecurity initiatives and “Cybersecurity Human Elements”, in an informative manner paving the way for a secure and ethically compliant digital environment within the domain of Cybersecurity.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Acknowledgement of Country