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Supercharge Workflows, Secure Data: Build Better Apps with AI

Exploring the AI-Powered Future of Cloud Security with Thomas Johnson
On this episode of Cyber Sentries, host John Richards interviews Thomas Johnson, CTO and co-founder of Multiplayer, about how AI is transforming cloud security. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, Thomas provides insights into how engineering teams can leverage AI to enhance workflows, generate code, and convert basic sketches into functional systems.

John and Thomas dive into key questions surrounding AI ethics, choosing open source vs proprietary models, and best practices for handling sensitive data. Listen in to hear Thomas’ advice for developers looking to integrate AI into their tech stacks.

Questions we answer in this episode:

How are dev teams currently using AI like Copilot?
What are the main differences between neural networks and other AI?
What security risks exist with generative AI models?

Key Takeaways

Focus on choosing the right problem and having clean, quality data.
Open source models offer more control compared to proprietary models.
Do not put sensitive data into generative models.

This fascinating discussion explores how AI is transforming cloud security and development workflows. Thomas provides practical insights into leveraging AI’s immense potential while avoiding pitfalls. Whether you’re an engineering leader or a developer new to AI, this episode offers an enlightening look at the AI-powered future of tech.

Links & Notes

The Adaptive CISO: Digital Defense Evolution with Timothy Youngblood

Open Source AI Unleashed: Transparency, Sovereignty, and Data Control with JJ Asghar

Demystifying Zero Trust: Key Policy Checks for Cloud Native Security with Zack Butcher

Dive deep into AI’s accelerating role in securing cloud environments to protect applications and data. In each episode, we showcase its potential to transform our approach to security in the face of an increasingly complex threat landscape. Tune in as we illuminate the complexities at the intersection of AI and security, a space where innovation meets continuous vigilance.