The Hidden Costs of Humans in Cybersecurity

05/12/2023 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 21
The Hidden Costs of Humans in Cybersecurity

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Get ready to have your assumptions about cybersecurity turned on their head! Cybersecurity veteran and acclaimed author, Rich Owen, joins us in a riveting conversation exploring the surprising intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the human element in cybersecurity. Drawing from his 50 years of experience, including his pioneering work on the first local area network at the Michigan Control Center and Johnson Space Center, Rich shares intriguing real-life anecdotes that solidify his belief: it's the people, not the technology, that are the linchpin of security.In the back half of our chat, Rich delves into the untapped significance of human factors in cybersecurity. He astutely points out that the code we utilize is the product of human creators, complete with their own biases and potentially with a lack of regard for security. He navigates us through the complex maze of code reviews, code reusability, and the inherent risks involved. Rich's profound insights into these involved topics transform this discussion into an eye-opening episode you simply can't afford to skip!Josh BruyningRich OwenJosh's LinkedIn