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Brian Black Deep Instinct Nov 7 CST Weekend
Understanding Cybersecurity Threats: Dark AI, Hacking, and Preemptive Defense
In this episode of ‘Cybersecurity Today’, host Jim Love welcomes Brian Black, head of security engineering at Deep Instinct, a former black hat hacker who has turned his skills to ethical hacking. The discussion covers Brian’s journey into hacking, the evolution of cybersecurity threats, and the challenges posed by dark AI. Brian highlights the weaknesses in current security defenses, the inefficiencies of traditional detect-and-respond strategies, and the importance of preemptive security methods. Jim and Brian also discuss how to choose effective red teaming vendors and the role of AI in both cyberattacks and defensive strategies. Finally, they touch on strategies for companies to stay updated and maintain robust defenses in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:21 Meet Brian Black: From Black Hat to Good Guy
00:55 Brian’s Early Hacking Days
02:46 Transition to Ethical Hacking
04:11 Life in the Hacking Community
08:54 Advice for Aspiring Hackers and Parents
11:05 Corporate Career and Red Teaming
13:12 The Importance of Basics in Cybersecurity
21:41 Challenges with Multifactor Authentication
24:19 Testing Security Vendors: A Low Batting Average
27:41 Weaknesses in Cyber Defense
28:22 AI Speed vs Human Speed
29:18 AI in Cybersecurity Attacks
30:08 Dark AI Tools and Their Capabilities
32:54 AI Agents and Offensive Strategies
35:43 Challenges in Cybersecurity Defense
41:48 The Role of Red Teaming
48:17 Adopting AI for Cyber Defense
52:43 Deep Instinct’s Approach to Security
53:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
