Vishal Amin, General Manager of Defense Security at Microsoft

Vishal Amin, General Manager of Security Solutions (U.S. Federal | Defense) at Microsoft, explores the dual role of AI in cybersecurity: as a tool for enhancing security measures and as an asset needing protection. He emphasizes the importance of robust training models, access controls, and continuous auditing to secure AI systems. Amin discusses how AI can be applied to cybersecurity, including predictive analytics, automated response, and enhanced threat detection. He acknowledges the challenges posed by the acquisition process and advocates for stronger public-private partnerships to accelerate innovation and deployment of AI solutions in government agencies. Amin stresses that continuous auditing and explainability of AI models are crucial for maintaining their security and reliability. He also highlights the need for government and industry collaboration to address both current and future cybersecurity challenges effectively. Amin underscores the importance of understanding and mitigating the ethical and privacy concerns associated with AI to ensure its responsible use.