Manitoba Chapter: AI in Cybersecurity

Description

Cybersecurity is a fast-changing, complex field that constantly challenges practitioners to learn. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have accelerated this evolution, reshaping the battle between attackers and defenders. While AI awareness is growing, gaps remain—56% of respondents in a 2025 survey didn’t know which AI types their cybersecurity tools use, and many still overestimate generative AI’s role in defense.

This presentation will cover:

• Common ML techniques in cybersecurity
• How they work in practice
• Their advantages and limitations
• Key questions to ask vendors to build understanding and trust

Speaker: David Masson, VP, Field CISO at Darktrace

David is VP, Field CISO at Darktrace, and has over two decades of experience working in fast moving security and intelligence environments in the UK, Canada and worldwide. With skills developed in the civilian, military and diplomatic worlds, he has been influential in the efficient and effective resolution of various unique national security issues. David is an operational solutions expert and has a solid reputation across the UK and Canada for delivery tailored to customer needs. At Darktrace, David advises strategic customers across North America and is also a regular contributor to major international and national media outlets in Canada where he is based. He holds a master’s degree from Edinburgh University.

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