Using Foundations and AI to Keep Your Company Safe with Mastercard’s Deputy Chief Security Officer

For over 10 years, Mastercard has been using artificial intelligence to protect its customers. Today, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah says we can’t forget the basics in protecting ourselves from cyber-attacks. Take a listen to hear as Dr. Jay talks with Gene Marks, host of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, about the importance of using basic foundations and training alongside AI when it comes to your company’s cyber security.

Topics Include:

00:00 – Episode preview

00:27 – Welcome Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah

02:03 – Dr. Jay’s position at Mastercard

03:36 – Mastercard’s history with AI

06:41 – How AI will benefit small businesses in security

10:11 – The importance of the fundamentals

11:29 – Training your employees on cybersecurity

14:12 – Repetition with employees

15:42 – Passwords or password less

20:11 – Multi-layer authentication

21:45 – Cybersecurity for remote employees

25:45 – Corporate VPNs

28:24 – CISA Secure Our World Program

29:29 – Upgrading operating systems on devices

30:25 – Mastercard Trust Center

31:28 – Wrap up

Learn more about cybersecurity and protecting your business at www.paychex.com/worx/podcasts/business/dan-lohrmann-cybersecurity-protecting-your-data

 

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