Ep 12: Deep Fakes and Security Awareness with James McQuiggan of KnowBe4

In this episode of the Cyber Executive Podcast, host Marc Ashworth speaks with James McQuiggan, a security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, about the growing threat of deep fakes in cybersecurity. They discuss the prevalence of deep fakes, the technology behind them, and the risks they pose to individuals and organizations. The conversation also covers detection methods, the importance of human awareness, and the future of AI in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

• Deep fakes are increasingly used in cyberattacks.
• Audio deep fakes are more prevalent than videodeep fakes.
• Real-time deep fake technology is becoming moreaccessible.
• Detection tools for deep fakes are improving butstill have limitations.
• Human awareness is crucial in identifying deepfakes.
• Deep fakes can severely damage brand reputation.
• Organizations need to implement verificationprocesses.
• The hiring process is vulnerable to deep fakes.
• AI technology is advancing rapidly, makingdetection harder.
• More entry-level positions in cybersecurity areneeded.