In this episode, host Tom Eston welcomes Dan DeCross, founder and CTO of PlexTrac. They share their thoughts on his career at Veracode and explore Dan’s journey in cybersecurity. Dan talks about his experience in penetration testing, the origins of PlexTrac, and the need to streamline the reporting process. The conversation also covers the current state of the cybersecurity industry, the impact of generative AI, and future challenges such as deepfake technology. Dan touches on the evolution of attackers and the role of both AI and human elements. The episode concludes with thoughts on the younger generation’s approach to discerning information in a technology-driven world.
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***This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from the Shared Security Podcast written by Tom Eston. Read the original post here: https://sharedsecurity.net/2024/07/29/deepfakes-ai-and-the-future-of-cybersecurity-insights-from-dan-decloss-of-plextrac/
