Webinar: Real-world info on generative AI and cybersecurity

Generative AI is all over the news, and every day we hear some new prediction about how it’s going to transform various aspects of our work and our daily lives. Indeed, the hype around generative AI and what it will do for us is all over the place — from utopian to apocalyptic.

On the other hand, in the real world it can seem pretty unimpressive at times — at least that’s been my experience the few times I’ve asked a chatbot to produce a first draft of one of these blog posts.

But if you’re an IT admin charged with optimizing and securing networks, you can’t rely either on wild-eyed speculation or on anecdotal info. You need facts and practical, real-world insights about this new technology.

And a new webinar entitled “Security implications of generative AI in your inbox” scheduled for October 18 promises to deliver exactly that.

A unique resource

Over more than a decade of employment with Barracuda, I have learned that when I need some complex technical issue explained to me, our CTO Fleming Shi is the guy to turn to. Anytime I want, I can walk into his office and ask him to explain a new technology, threat type, or other technical matter.

And he’ll say “Tony, can’t you see I’m in a meeting?! Check my calendar!” and I’ll apologize and go back to my desk and use Outlook to get on his schedule. And then he’ll make it all clear for me — with patience, intelligence, and a real passion for sharing his deep knowledge and bringing clarity to difficult subjects.

At the webinar, Fleming will be joined by Senior Product Marketing Manager Ilya Gaidarov, and together they’ll provide a comprehensive, hype-free overview of this complex topic, including:

• Where generative AI came from and where it’s going
• Which large language models can be used in cybersecurity
• How hackers are maliciously exploiting generative AI to improve and scale attacks
• Why a clear understanding of AI is critical to protecting your organization
• And a lot more about mitigating the risks and leveraging the benefits of generative AI

Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of a unique resource that I’m fortunate enough to take for granted (sometimes too much).