Priya Patel
TLDR:
Black Hat USA 2024 hosted an AI summit where experts discussed the importance of achieving ‘Secure by Design’ AI. Key takeaways included the need to do the basics well, architect AI systems securely, create safe spaces for experimentation, red team products, prioritize partnerships, appoint a chief AI officer, weave AI into business operations, and limit functionality to mitigate risks.
Article Summary:
Black Hat USA’s AI summit highlighted the pressing need for organizations to prioritize security in AI development. Speakers emphasized the importance of ‘Secure by Design’ AI in the wake of the global CrowdStrike IT outage. Lisa Einstein of CISA stressed the need for developers to prioritize safety, security, and reliability in AI systems. The event’s sessions focused on achieving ‘Secure by Design’ AI through eight key strategies, including doing the basics well, architecting AI systems securely, creating safe experimental spaces, red teaming products, fostering partnerships, appointing AI officers, integrating AI into business operations, and limiting functionality to mitigate risks.
