In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy sits down with Tomas Roccia, a senior threat researcher at Microsoft, to delve into the evolving landscape of AI and cybersecurity. From AI-enhanced threat detection to the complexities of tracking cryptocurrency used in cybercrime, Tomas shares his extensive experience and insights. Discover how AI is transforming both defensive and offensive strategies in cybersecurity, learn about innovative tools like Nova for adversarial prompt detection, and explore the sophisticated techniques used by cybercriminals in high-profile crypto heists. This episode is packed with valuable information for cybersecurity professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.

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Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZPkJ9P7Cm7D_JdgfgNGMH8O_2oPAbnlc

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Cryptocurrencies
00:27 Welcome to CISO Tradecraft
00:55 Guest Introduction: Tomas Roccia
01:06 Tomas Roccia's Background and Career
02:51 AI in Cybersecurity: Defensive Approaches
03:19 The Democratization of AI: Risks and Opportunities
06:09 AI Tools for Cyber Defense
08:09 Challenges and Limitations of AI in Cybersecurity
09:20 Microsoft's AI Tools for Defenders
12:13 Open Source AI Security: Project Nova
18:37 Community Contributions and Open Source Projects
19:30 Case Study: Babit Crypto Hack
22:12 Money Laundering Techniques in Cryptocurrency
23:01 AI in Tracking Cryptocurrency Transactions
26:09 Sophisticated Attacks and Money Laundering
33:50 Future of AI and Cryptocurrency
38:17 Final Thoughts and Advice for Security Executives
41:28 Conclusion and Farewell

#249 - Unveiling AI and Crypto Threats with Microsoft's Tomas Roccia

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#249 - Unveiling AI and Crypto Threats with Microsoft's Tomas Roccia