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/dedicated/310800832/1_msb0zawh/
• DAU AI Video Channel: https://media.dau.edu/channel/Artificial%2BIntelligence/310800832
• Recommended AI courses: https://dau.csod.com/ui/lms-learner-playlist/PlaylistDetails?playlistId=00118adb-20e1-4dc5-95a8-9ffd03ab7f70 You will need a DAU account to access these resources. If you are a DoD member and need a DAU account and you can request one here: https://www.dau.edu/faq/p/New-DAU-Account