I was honored to deliver a keynote presentation at AXA’s Chief Security Officer Forum in beautiful Cascais, focusing on the evolving landscape of AI-enabled cybercrime.
I opened my talk, titled “From Automation to Deception: The Rise of AI-Enabled Cybercrime,” by exploring how geopolitical trends—particularly those led by the US, China, and Russia—along with the global AI arms race, are shaping cyber threats.
These factors contribute to an increase in the frequency and sophistication of state-sponsored cyberattacks. Understanding the geopolitical landscape is essential for anticipating systemic risks and developing resilient cybersecurity strategies.
Building on insights from our recent tabletop exercise (TTX) at UC Berkeley, we distinguished real and perceived AI threats in cybersecurity. We discussed current and future trends and threats, including AI-driven phishing attacks, deepfake impersonations, automated reconnaissance, adaptive malware, and hyper-personalized social engineering.
We emphasized actionable strategies such as advanced AI-augmented defenses, robust employee training, enhanced authentication protocols, and crisis-response preparedness.
Gaining insight into these dynamics through realistic simulations is essential not only from a technical standpoint but also as a strategic necessity for effectively managing the evolving landscape of cyber risks.
Thank you to AXA CSOs for the engaging dialogue and thoughtful contributions during our session!
I look forward to continuing the discussion!
#Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybercrime #TabletopExercise
#geopolitics
AXA
Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity
Berkeley Risk and Security Lab
University of California, Berkeley
