Synopsis: In this Techstrong AI Leadership Insights video interview series, Amanda Razani speaks with Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard, about reducing attacker dwell time with AI tools, as well as the added threat of attacks that come from malicious use of AI.
In this episode of the Techstrong AI Leadership Insights series, Amanda Razani interviews Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard. Corey introduces WatchGuard as a company focusing on three pillars: Network security, endpoint protection and identity security. He explains how the company has expanded its offerings over time, including their acquisition of Panda Security, which strengthened their endpoint protection capabilities.
The conversation shifts to the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity, with Corey explaining both the risks and benefits of AI in combating cyber threats. He discusses threats like data poisoning, adversarial AI and spear phishing, emphasizing how attackers can use AI to create more sophisticated threats. He advises companies to adopt AI but to do so with caution, ensuring they ask key questions about how the AI handles data and potential risks.
