The Global Center For Cybersecurity partners with Washington University in St. Louis Missouri, on an 8-month-long series of roundtable discussions with leading information security experts from around the country.

Our audience of mid, to senior-level information security professionals gather monthly on campus, at the Charles F. Knight Executive Center, for a 6-hour-long session of intensive learning, bench marking and networking.

Each session consists of 4 topical discussions around a common theme.

AI in the Crosshairs: Friend or Foe

The April roundtable will explore AI’s dual role as a cybersecurity tool and threat. Led by an industry CISO, discussions will cover AI-powered threats, defensive AI technologies, ethical considerations, and future trends, empowering teams to navigate AI’s impact effectively.

• Ethical Considerations in AI - Laura Miller - 9:00 - 10:00am Central Time

  • The ethical implications of using AI in cybersecurity. Balancing AI innovation with privacy and security concerns.

• AI for Defense - Karthik Swarnam - ArmorCode - 10:00 - 11:00am Central Time

  • Using AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses. Tools and techniques that leverage AI for threat detection and response.

• AI Driven Threats - Amit Singh and Dennis Mercer - Microsoft - 12:30 - 1:30pm Central Time

  • Exploration of how AI can be leveraged by attackers. Understanding the evolving landscape of AI-powered threats.

• Predictions - Tammy Hawkins - Intuit - 1:45 - 2:45PM

  • Predictions for how AI will continue to impact the cybersecurity industry. Preparing for the next wave of AI advancements.

Amit Singh

Senior Security Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Laura Miller

CEO & Founder, NextGen Ethics

Dennis Mercer

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Karthik Swarnam

Chief Security & Trust Officer, ArmorCode

Tammy Hawkins

VP, Cybersecurity, Intuit