Redefining risk management in the age of cybersecurity threats

Description

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into critical systems, its role in cybersecurity has grown more prominent and complex. From real-time threat detection to automated response systems, AI is reshaping how organizations defend against evolving cyber threats. Sophisticated algorithms can analyze massive datasets to detect anomalies, forecast vulnerabilities, and even predict future attacks—capabilities that surpass the limits of traditional, human-centered approaches. However, with these advances come new risks: AI systems themselves can become targets for exploitation, manipulation, and adversarial attacks.

Speakers

Choi, Kyung-Shick

Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of Cybercrime & Cybersecurity,, Boston University

Kyle Crichton

CyberAI Research Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Georgetown University

Abigail Olvera

Non-Resident Fellow, Council on Strategic Risks

Michael R. Powers

Zurich Insurance Group Chair Professor, Tsinghua University

Casimer DeCusatis

Associate Professor of Information Technology and Systems and Director of Cybersecurity Education, School of Computer Science & Mathematics, Marist College

Guided Questions

Choi, Kyung-Shick

Given your expertise in cybercrime investigation and the development of interdisciplinary training programs, how do you see academic institutions adapting their curricula to better prepare students for the evolving landscape of cyber threats, especially with the rise of AI-driven cyberattacks?

Kyle Crichton

With your research focused on AI security and online tracking, what are some policy or technical interventions you believe are most urgent to ensure transparency and user privacy in an increasingly AI-integrated digital ecosystem?

Abigail Olvera

Given your experience at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and cybersecurity, how can international coordination efforts be strengthened to proactively detect and mitigate emerging biothreats, especially in regions with limited technological infrastructure?

Michael R. Powers

Your work on the science of risk and game theory has shaped key approaches in risk finance and public policy—how might these insights inform better regulatory frameworks for managing AI-related systemic risks in financial or insurance sectors?

Casimer DeCusatis

With your background in cybersecurity education and infrastructure, what are some practical strategies for integrating emerging technologies like blockchain and quantum computing into cybersecurity training programs for students and professionals alike?