Overview

The use of AI in cybersecurity has the potential to improve organizations' security significantly. However, some challenges need to be addressed first – such as the need for large amounts of data and the potential for AI to be used by attackers.

Join Government Technology and Google Cloud on September 27, 2023, at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET to explore the latest cybersecurity shifts brought on by the proliferation of AI and what state and local leaders need to know to keep their agencies safe.

You'll Learn:

How AI can be used to improve cybersecurity
The risks and benefits of AI-based security solutions – and best practices for using them
The tools that promote successful AI implementation

Speakers

MK Palmore

Director, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud

MK Palmore currently serves as Director, Office of the CISO, for Google Cloud. His responsibilities include support of strategic customers engaged in a digital transformation journey. Prior to joining Google Cloud, MK served as the Field Chief Security Officer (Americas) for Palo Alto Networks. MK spent an extensive career in the U.S. Federal Government prior to entering the private sector. In a 22-year career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), MK provided leadership and conducted investigations in a number of areas including Cybersecurity, Crisis Response/Management, Risk Management Advisory, and Counter-Terrorism. MK’s cybersecurity certifications include the CISM, CISSP, GCCC and the Carnegie Mellon University CISO Certification. He earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School. MK began his professional career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Dan Lohrmann — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Daniel J. Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker and author. He led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from May 2002 to August 2014, including as enterprise-wide chief security officer (CSO), chief technology officer (CTO) and chief information security officer (CISO). During his distinguished career, he has served both the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities including advising senior leaders at the White House, National Governors Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Throughout his career he has received numerous national awards including CSO of the Year, Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.

Webinar

AI and Shifts in the Cybersecurity Landscape