Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Cybersecurity and Digital Defense

Join us for a look at how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. Originally presented to a group of over a hundred ISSOs and ISSMs, this 30-minute video offers a foundational understanding of AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, tailored for DoD employees.

Explore the intertwining of AI and cybersecurity, from basic concepts to advanced applications, and discover how AI can be both a friend and a foe in the digital battlefield. Learn about AI-powered tools that are enhancing our defenses, the potential risks posed by adversaries, and the
importance of staying proactive.

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to update your knowledge,
this video provides valuable insights and practical examples. Don't miss out on
this essential briefing that compliments the DAU AI Video Learning Series.

Topic Index:
Introduction 00:00
AI Fundamentals 00:56
AI Friend or Foe 09:45
AI & Cyber Defense Before an Attack 14:53
AI & Cyber Defense After an Attack 15:49
AI Enhanced Cyber Security Systems 19:03
AI as Attack Surface / MITRE ATLAS 21:58
Challenges for ISSOs/ISSMs 25:28
DAU AI Learning Assets 26:56

Links/References:

Research papers mentioned in the video regarding Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): Attention-GAN, Mohammed Abo Sen, https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.15945 and
Leveraging LSTM and GAN for Modern Malware Detection, Ishita Gupta et al., https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.04373v1

Dr. Liaghati webinar on MITRE's ATLAS: https://media.dau.edu/media/t/1_chpz6cco

DAU's AI Video Learning Series: https://media.dau.edu/playlist/dedica...

DAU AI Video Channel: https://media.dau.edu/channel/Artific...

Recommended AI courses:
https://dau.csod.com/ui/lms-learner-p...
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