AI: Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity with Vincent LaRocca

Cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. It’s essential that we
proactively safeguard our data and recognize that no one is
immune to attacks. We are all vulnerable. As malicious actors
continually enhance their tactics, we must stay one step ahead by
consistently improving our defenses.


Today’s guest is Vincent LaRocca. Vincent is the CEO of
CyberSecOp with the commitment to protecting sensitive data and
mitigating cyber threats. With over two decades of experience,
Vincent has successfully steered CyberSecOp to become one of the
world’s fastest growing managed security providers, specializing
in cybersecurity assessments, breach management, and risk
management consulting.
Show Notes:

[1:15] - Vincent shares his background and how he found
himself working in cybersecurity.

[2:40] - Even the experts are vulnerable. Vincent shares an
experience he had with fraud at his bank.

[4:16] - Cyber threat trends are moving to AI.

[6:19] - As consumers, we need to be aware of how AI is using
our data and what we give it permission to have access to.

[8:19] - AI isn’t going anywhere. It will continue to grow
and develop.

[9:16] - Threat actors are unfortunately usually one step
ahead of defenses. They are using AI to exploit vulnerabilities.

[11:54] - AI gives threat actors even more reach. The number
of incidents and scams are extremely high and will multiply.

[13:59] - Small organizations and business owners are hit
pretty hard by breaches since they often do not have a
cybersecurity team.

[16:09] - Vincent shares some of the traits and
qualifications that are good to look for in cybersecurity
professionals for small businesses.

[19:07] - Defenses are built against things that we know
about, not things we don’t know about.

[21:27] - There are things that can be done that are free or
more cost-effective.

[23:40] - There’s no point in putting a fancy lock on the
front door if there’s nothing protecting the back door.

[27:06] - Even if an organization has invested in
cybersecurity and knows how to keep data safe, if their partners
or vendors do not, it means very little.

[28:31] - There are so many breaches that have happened that
we don’t even know about and our data is out there mixed in with
so much more.

[30:31] - We are a part of an AI revolution currently and the
landscape of AI will be completely different in just a few years.

[33:58] - The tools for cybersecurity, including machine
learning, are improving every day as well.

[37:09] - Don’t turn a blind eye and assume you can’t afford
protection.



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