In this episode of The Q&AI Podcast, host Bob Friday sits down with Kedar Dhuru, senior director of connected security at Juniper Networks, to discuss AI’s evolving role in cybersecurity and Zero Trust strategies. Topics covered include the arms race between cyber attackers and defenders, the impact of generative AI on helping detect and prevent sophisticated cyber threats like phishing and deep fakes, and the emerging field of quantum cryptography. Kedar also shares insights from his extensive career in security, the challenges of integrating AI with cybersecurity, and the future of network security technologies. -----Key points covered: AI in cybersecurity: The discussion begins with an introduction to the use of AI in catching cyber threats, highlighting the integration challenges and future prospects in cybersecurity.Impact of AI on cybersecurity: The conversation shifts to the impact of AI on security, particularly in crafting sophisticated phishing attacks and deep fakes, with a prediction of profound influence over the next 5 to 10 years. AI for cybersecurity: The discussion touches on how AI is being used by security professionals to enhance security policies and investigations, despite the challenges posed by the bad actors' use of AI. Generative AI in products: Insights on the incorporation of generative AI into products to improve user experience and security policies, along with the importance of securing AI models and workloads. Zero Trust networking: Explanation of Zero Trust networking as a core element of modern security, focusing on continuous verification of access and privileges. Evolution of AI in security: Reflections on how AI, particularly deep learning models, is becoming integral to proactive security measures and the development of better detection capabilities. Quantum computing and security: A discussion on the potential future impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, including the threat of encryption and the emergence of post-quantum cryptography. -----Find the transcript and show notes at: Transcript - https://www.juniper.net/us/en/the-feed/topics/ai-and-machine-learning/the-q-and-ai-ais-critical-role-in-modern-cybersecurity.html-----Where to find Kedar Dhuru?LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhuru/Where to find Bob Friday?LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfriday/-----To stay updated on the latest episodes of The Q&AI Podcast and other exciting content, subscribe to our podcast on the following channels: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-ai-podcast/id1774055892 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0S1A318OkkstWZROYOn3dU?si=5d2347e0696640c2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGvolzhkU_gTogP5IBMfwZ7glLp_Tqp-C We hope you enjoyed this episode!

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