Cybersecurity in the age of AI

Are you still safe online?

With AI jumping into the fray, we're entering uncharted territory in cybersecurity. Who will end up on top, attackers or defenders? Recent large-scale hacks and data leaks show how much society depends on secure digital infrastructure. AI enables attackers to generate convincing fake voices and images, scale phishing campaigns, and probe systems for vulnerabilities faster and more decisively than ever. But the AI systems we use daily can also be attacked. With the right combination of words, an attacker can manipulate a chatbot to leak data or ignore its rules. Yet AI also shows great promise in helping defenders detect attacks and protect digital systems. The same technology cuts both ways. So, who has the upper hand? Can we trust AI to protect us from AI?
 
On Monday, October 12, these questions take center stage at the Nijmegen Science Café. Stjepan Picek (University of Zagreb & Radboud University) will take us to the frontiers of cybersecurity, showing how AI changes what attackers and security experts can do. Willem Jan de Voogd (TNO) will broaden the perspective, discussing how we protect privacy, how much decision-making we delegate to AI, and how organizations can retain meaningful control as they grow more dependent on these systems. Together, they will explore the opportunities, risks, and surprises that arise when AI enters the battle for our digital security.
 
In between science, drinks and discussions, Raaf Modular will turn on the synthesizers when you need it most, infusing the evening with electronic beats and ambiance.