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CXOTalk host Michael Krigsman interviews Michal Pechoucek, CTO of Gen and AI researcher, on the impact of AI on cybersecurity.
In this insightful discussion, the two participants explore the evolving relationship between AI and cybersecurity. The conversation covers a range of topics, from AI and machine learning (ML) tools in cyber defense and penetration testing to A/B testing in cyber attacks. The conversation also covers the challenges of AI and cybersecurity research and the maturity of AI-powered tools in the field. The conversation culminates in valuable advice for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs), as well as thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity, including the potential for cognitive attacks and the spread of misinformation.
The conversation includes these topics:
► Early applications of AI and deep learning in cybersecurity
► Consumer cybersecurity and AI-enabled defenses
► Evolving cybersecurity threats and cognitive attacks
► AI and deep learning: Defending against automated attacks
► Signature-based AI and deep learning to scale malware detection
► The challenge of building AI for diverse cybersecurity threats
► Importance of AI explainability in cybersecurity
► AI-enabled cognitive attacks, identity theft, and the future of cybersecurity
► AI to detect phishing attacks: Large language models and classification
► Importance of AI in Cybersecurity for Boards of Directors
► Bridging the gap between cybersecurity experts and boards
► Personal data protection: Tips for better cybersecurity hygiene
► Algorithm manipulation and privacy concerns; Algorithm manipulation and privacy
► AI and ML tools in cyber defense and penetration testing
► A/B testing in cyber attacks
► AI recommendations on data collection
► Challenges in AI and cybersecurity research
► Advice for Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) and Chief Information Officers (CIO)
► Future of AI in cybersecurity: cognitive attacks and misinformation
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Michal Pechoucek leads the core technology, innovation and R&D teams driving security engines as well as Gen's technology vision for human centered digital safety and beyond. He is also responsible for the company’s scientific research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He previously served as CTO of Avast.
Before joining Avast, Mr. Pechoucek spent over twenty years as a professor at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, during which he founded the Artificial Intelligence Center in 2001. Mr. Pechoucek has authored more than 400 high impact publications and contributed numerous innovative AI applications to research in computer science.
While pursuing his academic career, Mr. Pechoucek co-founded several technology start-ups including cybersecurity firm Cognitive Security (acquired by CISCO in 2013), AgentFly Technologies, which specializes in controlling autonomous aircraft traffic, and Blindspot Solutions, which develops AI for industrial applications (acquired by Adastra Group in 2017). He directed the R&D Center for AI and Computer Security at CISCO Systems and worked as a strategist in the CISCO Security CTO office. He is also a venture partner with Evolution Equity Partners, a VC firm specialized in cybersecurity. Michal Pechoucek co-founded the prg.ai initiative aiming to transform Prague into a world-class AI super hub. He sits on the board of several AI startups and as an early investor supports Czech AI ecosystem.
Michal graduated from University of Edinburgh and gained his PhD in Artificial Intelligence at CTU in Prague. He also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Southern California, University of Edinburgh, State University of New York at Binghamton and University of Calgary.
He sits on the boards of several education oriented non-for-profits, is a long-time sponsor of People in Need Foundation and Memory of Nation and sits on the board of Denik N, Czech daily newspaper.

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