Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza interviews Sunaina Aytan, a cybersecurity consultant at Airbus Protect. They discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, emphasising the importance of understanding cybersecurity in the context of AI adoption. Sunaina explains the role of senior management in ensuring data security, the challenges organisations face in adopting AI, and the significance of creating an interdisciplinary, cross-functional AI Council to foster collaboration across departments. The conversation discusses the use of synthetic data to reduce bias, the need for human oversight in AI systems, and the support needed for SMEs to navigate the regulatory landscape. Agentic AI is an emerging development in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Sunaina provides interesting insights into its impact on organisations and workers.

Key highlights

1. Cybersecurity is essential for safe AI adoption.
2. AI implementation should align with company objectives.
3. AI education and digital literacy are crucial for employees at all levels.
4. Synthetic data aims to reduce biases in AI training.
5. Human oversight is necessary in AI systems.
6. Senior management must prioritise data security. 
7. Understanding regulations is key to compliance.
8. Creating a cross-silo AI Council fosters collaboration.
9. Agentic AI will have profound consequences on workers.
10. SMEs need tailored support for AI adoption.
11. Transparency in data management is vital.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and AI

04:10 Understanding Cybersecurity: The Basics

09:13 The Importance of Cybersecurity in AI Adoption

11:59 Challenges in AI Adoption and Cybersecurity

15:49 The Role of Senior Management in AI and Cybersecurity

19:54 Synthetic Data: Definition and Implications

23:53 Agentic AI: A New Frontier

27:49 Supporting SMEs in AI Adoption

31:01 Conclusions and Key Lessons