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The adversary is using Artificial Intelligence. Why aren’t you?

In this episode, Host Chris Cochran talks with Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, about everyone’s favorite hot topics; ransomware and AI. Scott will detail his experience with simulating ransomware attack scenarios, as well as discussing the difficulties businesses face when dealing with ransomware threats and prevention mechanisms and how AI can be leveraged to help.

Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Scott Sunderland 03:24 - Interactions with Generative AI Chatbots 04:14 - Use of AI and Readiness 15:16 - A word from our Sponsor, NetSPI 15:55 - Using AI to develop Exercises 20:46 - Collaboration beats Adversaries 25:08 - Ransomware Bots 26:15 - Role of AI in Storytelling

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