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World Congress 2024 • Aug 13, 2024 • Session details

WWC24 - Chris Wysopal, Helmut Reisinger and Johannes Steger - Fighting Digital Threats in the Age of AI

Chris Wysopal , Helmut Reisinger , Johannes Steger

Chris Wysopal and Helmut Reisinger warn that AI coding assistants multiply hidden vulnerabilities. Discover how precision AI defenses can autonomously neutralize automated threats before they impact production.

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Emergence of generative AI as a new attack surface

The transition from basic machine learning classification to generative models introduces novel security risks.

#2 about 3 min

Speed, scale, and sophistication of modern cybersecurity threats

AI adoption drastically reduces ransomware creation time while amplifying the reach of attacks like deepfakes.

#3 about 4 min

Enhancing social engineering and phishing with generative AI

Attackers leverage automation and precise natural language to scale complex financial scams and deceptive communication.

#4 about 2 min

Mitigating sophisticated threats beyond traditional attack detection methods

Relying on preventive controls like multi-factor authentication becomes crucial when generative phishing evades standard detection.

#5 about 2 min

Consolidating fragmented security tools with precision AI methodologies

Replacing disconnected security toolchains with integrated posture management future-proofs the enterprise vulnerability lifecycle.

#6 about 3 min

Managing vulnerabilities in auto-generated software development processes

Treating AI-generated components like typical developer contributions ensures rigorous threat modeling and continuous security testing.

#7 about 3 min

Integrating automated vulnerability remediation directly into developer workflows

Utilizing code plugins to automatically fix security flaws empowers engineers to maintain product feature focus.

#8 about 4 min

Navigating international AI regulations and rapid incident reporting mandates

New legislative frameworks enforce rapid incident reporting timelines and drive better systemic preparedness across global enterprises.

#9 about 5 min

Boosting security operations center productivity with intelligent data analysis

Sifting through massive data sets with intelligent anomaly detection accelerates incident remediation while keeping humans informed.

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Evolving threat landscapes and generative ai attack tools

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The necessity of developer intelligence amidst automated attack generation

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Identifying emerging security vulnerabilities in generative AI agents

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5:51 min

Uncovering the hidden risks of generative AI adoption

Maish Saidel-Keesing Maish Saidel-Keesing · World Congress 2025

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Managing security risks in AI-accelerated development processes

Carey Liu Carey Liu · World Congress 2026 Europe

1:10 min

Defending against vulnerabilities in AI generated code

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