Ross Lazer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mirage Security, a company using AI to simulate realistic spear-phishing attacks, including voice-based simulations using deepfakes, to train employees to recognize and resist social engineering tactics. In this episode, KJ and Ross uncover the evolving landscape of cybersecurity where attackers are increasingly targeting human weaknesses using sophisticated AI techniques. Ross reveals how Mirage Security is utilizing AI to simulate realistic phishing attacks, including voice and video deepfakes, to train employees and outsmart potential threats. They discuss the rapid advancements in social engineering tactics, the importance of contrarian thinking in innovation, and the future of cybersecurity training.

 

Key Takeaways:

05:41 Evolution of Cybersecurity Threats

08:14 Modern Phishing and Social Engineering Tactics

10:32 Deepfake and Advanced Cyber Attacks

19:50 AI in Cybercrime: The Nigerian Email Scam

26:19 Future of Cybersecurity: AI vs. Human

 

Quote of the Show (16:00):

“In cybersecurity, the real challenge isn't just the technology; it's transforming the human side from our greatest vulnerability into our strongest defense." – Ross Lazer

 

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Ways to connect with Ross Lazer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosslazer/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miragesecurity/

 

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Ross Lazer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mirage Security, a company using AI to simulate realistic spear-phishing attacks, including voice-based simulations using deepfakes, to train employees to recognize and resist social engineering tactics.&nbsp;In this episode, KJ and Ross uncover the evolving landscape of cybersecurity where attackers are increasingly targeting human weaknesses using sophisticated AI techniques. Ross reveals how Mirage Security is utilizing AI to simulate realistic phishing attacks, including voice and video deepfakes, to train employees and outsmart potential threats. They discuss the rapid advancements in social engineering tactics, the importance of contrarian thinking in innovation, and the future of cybersecurity training.
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Key Takeaways:
05:41&nbsp;Evolution of Cybersecurity Threats
08:14&nbsp;Modern Phishing and Social Engineering Tactics
10:32&nbsp;Deepfake and Advanced Cyber Attacks
19:50&nbsp;AI in Cybercrime: The Nigerian Email Scam
26:19&nbsp;Future of Cybersecurity: AI vs. Human
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Quote of the Show (16:00):
&ldquo;In cybersecurity, the real challenge isn't just the technology; it's transforming the human side from our greatest vulnerability into our strongest defense." &ndash; Ross Lazer
&nbsp;
Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we&rsquo;re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome.
&nbsp;
Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: <a href="https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval">https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval</a>
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Ways to connect with Ross Lazer:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosslazer/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosslazer/</a>
Company LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/miragesecurity/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/miragesecurity/</a>
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Apple Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755</a>
Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD">https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD</a>

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