Exploring the Intersection of Cyber Security and AI: Insights from Phil Harris of IDC

On this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Phil Harris, Research Director, Cyber Security Risk Management Services at IDC, the premier global marketing intelligence platform. The podcast is brought to you by Ignyte and Secure Robotics, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and AI to help you prepare for the risk management of emerging technologies. We are your hosts, Max Aulakh and Joel Yonts. Join us as we discuss the fascinating intersection of cyber insurance and artificial intelligence (AI). Discover how the rise of ransomware attacks has influenced the cyber insurance landscape, resulting in higher premiums and demand for accurate security assessments. Explore the role of AI in the industry and the importance of relying on cyber security experts for assessments.

Join us as we discuss the fascinating intersection of cyber insurance and artificial intelligence (AI). Discover how the rise of ransomware attacks has influenced the cyber insurance landscape, resulting in higher premiums and demand for accurate security assessments. Explore the role of AI in the industry and the importance of relying on cyber security experts for assessments.

The touchpoints of our discussion include:

It’s not about asking the right cyber security questions; it’s about who is answering them
Is cyber security data trustworthy?
Dealing with the challenge of people gaming questionnaires
How organizations can leverage internal AI to qualify responses to questionnaires
The need for a standardized risk evaluation framework across states
Adoption barriers to using AI in risk assessment

Phil Harris Bio:

Phil Harris has been in cyber security for over 30 years and has held leadership roles at companies like Safeway and Symantec. He is an acknowledged thought leader in the cyber security space and a sought-after keynote speaker on the topic. At IDC, Phil is responsible for developing and socializing IDC's point of view on governance, risk, compliance advisory, and privacy services for Enterprises, IT Suppliers, and Service Providers. Develop research on business strategies and the impact of relevant service offerings on enterprises. Work with other worldwide and regional analysts to develop a holistic set of thought leadership and actionable research for IT Buyers and Suppliers.

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Max Aulakh Bio:

Max is the CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a data security and compliance leader delivering DoD-tested security strategies and compliance that safeguard mission-critical IT operations. He has trained and excelled while working for the United States Air Force. He maintained and tested the InfoSec and ComSec functions of network hardware, software, and IT infrastructure for global unclassified and classified networks.

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Ignyte Assurance Platform Website

Joel Yonts Bio:

Joel is CEO & Research Scientist at Secure Robotics and the Chief Research Officer & Strategist at Malicious Streams. Joel is a security strategist, innovator, advisor, and seasoned security executive with a passion for information security research. He has over twenty-five years of diverse information technology experience with an emphasis on cyber security. Joel is also an accomplished speaker, writer, and software developer with research interests in enterprise security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and robotic & IoT systems.

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Secure Robotics Website

Malicious Streams Website