Show Notes
AI is reshaping the cybersecurity battlefield, and cyber adversaries are getting smarter.
In this episode, Ron Eddings welcomes Andrey Suzdaltsev, Co-Founder and CEO of Brightside AI, for a look into the evolution of social engineering, AI’s role in personalized phishing, and how Brightside is turning the tables with automation and human-centric protection. From offensive AI simulations to family-inclusive cyber safety, Andrey shares how his team secures both professional and personal perimeters before cybercriminals can strike.
Impactful Moments
00:00 Cyber criminals get a theatrical glow-up
01:47 AI models + personal data = mass fraud
03:42 Brightside’s 3-part solution explained
07:32 Why security must get personal
11:16 Ron’s reaction to Brightside’s realism
13:16 AI research tools now used by hackers
19:33 Why deepfake detection may fail
15:16 Automating attacks with AI agents
37:34 Protecting families = smarter security
41:56 Brightside’s vision for defending human risk
Links
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Learn more about Brightside: www.brside.com
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