Date: July 26, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM CDT | 7:30 PM IST | 8:00 AM MDT
Topic: Evolution of Password-Based Attacks: Harnessing the Power of AI
Abstract: Password hacking methods have evolved, and with technological advancements, malicious actors leverage complex techniques to further their nefarious goals. With increasing reliance on digital systems and the widespread use of passwords for authentication, securing sensitive information has become a critical concern. Password-based attacks continue to pose a significant threat, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new challenges and possibilities in this domain. This webinar provides an overview of the evolution of password-based attacks and how they will be potentially influenced by advancements in AI.
Key takeaways:
- the need for credential security
- the types of password-based attacks
- the human link in the password security chain
- the role of automation and AI in credential theft
- solutions and tools for password management and security
Speaker:
Joshua Copeland, Director, Security (Cyber) AT&T, Adjunct Faculty, Tulane University, School of Professional Advancement
Bio: Joshua Copeland is a battle-tested cybersecurity expert with a wealth of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Cybersecurity Director at AT&T, he is pivotal in guiding security solutions for SLTT (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial) organizations. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement’s Information Technology Program. Joshua is widely recognized as a purveyor of “unpopular opinion.” Before his tenure at AT&T, Joshua worked at GDIT, focusing on cloud platform and cloud platform security within the federal space. With an impressive 20-year career in the United States Air Force, he retired in 2018, having served in multiple technical and leadership roles.
*Examples, analysis, views and opinion shared by the speakers are personal and not endorsed by EC-Council or their respective employer(s)
