DETROIT – Artificial intelligence is transforming business—but it’s also giving cybercriminals powerful new tools. From AI-generated phishing emails to increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks, organizations are facing threats that didn’t exist just a year ago.
That’s one reason the Detroit Official Cybersecurity Summit, scheduled for August 18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, is expected to draw cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, business executives and government officials from across Michigan.
In this MITechNews video interview, Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan CyberPatriot Program and a co-sponsor of the summit, explains why developing Michigan’s next generation of cybersecurity talent has never been more important. She also previews what attendees can expect from this year’s summit, including discussions on artificial intelligence, cyber resilience, ransomware, critical infrastructure protection, cloud security and practical strategies organizations can use to defend against rapidly evolving cyber threats.
Whether you’re responsible for protecting your company’s network, evaluating AI technologies or simply trying to understand the risks facing your business, this conversation offers a valuable preview of one of Michigan’s premier cybersecurity events.
Watch the interview below to learn why the Detroit Official Cybersecurity Summit should be on your calendar.
