2024-08-30 –, Track 1
Discover how Explainable AI revolutionizes cybersecurity, enhancing clarity, precision, and trust. Learn to tackle complex threats with XAI—less false alarms, more innovative, proactive defence.
The session explores how Explainable AI reshapes cybersecurity, from demystifying AI's black box to advanced, precise threat detection.
"XAI: Unmasking Cyber Threats Without Crying Wolf" dives into the transformative role of Explainable AI (XAI) in cybersecurity. It emphasises the shift from the obscure workings of traditional AI to a transparent framework that demystifies AI processes, crucial for tackling Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) with precision. The talk highlights how XAI not only aids in accurately identifying cyber threats but also plays a vital role in preventing the desensitisation of real dangers caused by frequent false alarms. This approach enhances collaboration between humans and AI, building a trust-based, accountable security posture that effectively responds to complex cyber threats. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging XAI to ensure a proactive, informed cybersecurity strategy that leaves no threat unchecked.
As a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in academia and industry, Alsa has excelled in teaching, research, and leadership. Her notable achievements include authoring a £100k technical proposal and leading an Innovate UK-funded project focused on machine learning, malware analysis, and data mining. In 2023, she was involved in a research project for DSIT, addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in the UK, demonstrating her dedication to advancing the field and her commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Alsa, a seasoned researcher specialising in AI and cybersecurity, is devoted to exploring the convergence of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and explainable AI, collaborating with universities in the UK and Australia. She is also involved in the Soteria Projects at Manchester University, focusing on investigating Java vulnerabilities and enhancing fuzzing tools using AI, emphasising ARM security architecture. Additionally, Alsa is one of the organisers of the ABC Women event, which creates opportunities for women in AI and cybersecurity to network and share knowledge.
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