AI and cybersecurity: penetration tester reveals key dangers

As organisations big and small integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, understanding the vulnerabilities that come with AI systems is essential. In this episode, we'll explore the crucial intersection between AI and cybersecurity.  You’ll gain insights on AI systems, common pitfalls in AI security and specialist tips for businesses to navigate this dynamic landscape.  This episode covers areas such as:  Adversarial machine learning (AML)   The fundamental difference between AI and IT security AI model vulnerabilities Expanded attack surface via unstructured inputs   Key pitfalls in AI adoption Risk mitigation  Tune in now for specialist advice from a leading expert in the field.    Host: Garreth Hanley, Podcast Producer, CPA Australia  Guest: Miranda R, an offensive security team manager at Malware Security, and an AI vulnerability researcher and a trainer with Mileva, where she conducts penetration testing for various sectors, including government and private industry.   Want to learn more? Head online to Malsec and Mileva.  And you can read an insightful post by Miranda R on her LinkedIn, as well as a news story about an ID system failure in the US involving a fraudster and how a North Korean hacker duped a cybersecurity firm. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

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INTHEBLACK is a leadership, strategy, and business podcast from one of Australia's most respected business, accounting and finance publications – the award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine. INTHEBLACK brings together expert analysis and thought leadership across accounting, business and finance, taxation, technology, digital transformation, innovation, ethics and governance, ESG, the economy, careers, workplace and work life. Weekly episodes cover a broad range of topics that help businesses and finance professionals and corporate leaders understand, navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex business environment. Subscribe today to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. INTHEBLACK is presented by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with core services that include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts: With Interest, INTHEBLACK, INTHEBLACK Out Loud and Excel Tips. To find out more about our podcasts, visit https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts - or search for the shows in your podcast service. To contact the podcast team email us at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au.