Cybersecurity Trends 2024: AI, Deepfakes & More | Dan DeCloss from PlexTrac

In this episode, host Tom Eston welcomes Dan DeCloss, founder and CTO of PlexTrac. They exchange insights about their history at Veracode and explore Dan's journey in cybersecurity. Dan shares his experience in penetration testing, the origins of PlexTrac, and the need to streamline reporting processes. The conversation also covers the state of the cybersecurity industry, the impact of generative AI, and future challenges such as deepfake technology. Dan touches upon the evolution of attackers and the role of both AI and human elements. The episode wraps up with thoughts on the younger generation's approach to discerning information in a tech-driven world.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:49 Dan DeCloss's Background and Career Journey 01:53 The Birth and Growth of PlexTrac 04:25 Current State of the Cybersecurity Industry 08:06 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity 12:49 Future of Cyber Attacks and AI 16:23 Deepfakes and Election Security 19:42 Generational Perspectives on Technology 22:27 Conclusion and Farewell

Show notes and links mentioned during the episode: https://sharedsecurity.net/2024/07/29/deepfakes-ai-and-the-future-of-cybersecurity-insights-from-dan-decloss-of-plextrac/

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