Introduction to AI and Leveraging it in Cybersecurity

Want to start leveraging Artificial Intelligence as part of your day-to-day cybersecurity activities? Not sure what all the different AI terms mean or risks you should be concerned about?
Dive into the essentials of Artificial Intelligence with Lance Spitzner. Lance breaks down complex concepts like prompt engineering and showcases practical ways to harness AI for automating tasks, analyzing data, and beyond.

Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills or incorporate AI into your daily life, this video provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of AI and its real-world applications. Understand the critical issues like data accuracy, biases, and privacy and explore their implications for both personal and enterprise use.

Watch Lance demonstrate live examples of how AI can assist in everyday tasks such as crafting emails, coding, creating images, and more. Plus, get exclusive tips on optimizing your interactions with AI and learn about valuable resources like the SANS AI Security Essentials for Leaders course and an upcoming virtual AI summit.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to AI
01:11 What This Talk Will and Won't Cover
02:24 AI's Impact and Its Future
03:23 Demystifying AI: Terms and Concepts
07:23 The Rise of AI: Why Now?
08:34 Focusing on Generative AI and LLMs
08:46 How AI Can Enhance Your Life
10:40 Navigating AI's Limitations and Ethical Considerations
16:56 Mastering Prompt Engineering with AI
21:58 The Art of Crafting Effective AI Prompts
30:17 Advanced Prompt Engineering and Follow-Up
31:57 Exploring AI's Creative Capabilities
32:00 AI in Cybersecurity: From Pirate Emails to Multilingual Communication
32:53 Technical Dive into AI and Cybersecurity Frameworks
33:46 The Power of AI in Engineering and Beyond
34:45 AI's Role in Code Generation and Development
36:40 Visual Creativity: AI-Generated Imagery and Video
44:06 AI's Analytical Prowess: From Code to Cybersecurity Frameworks
48:15 The Future of AI: Limitless Possibilities and Ethical Considerations
53:08 Interactive Q&A: Demystifying AI's Capabilities and Ethical Use

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