AI battles, the cyber mega-mesh, and security democratisation with Uri Bar-el

Bronic's What the (Bio)Hack?! is a podcast to discover what the hack security means for biology. Our host interviews some of the world's mad scientists and rad hackers across deceivingly unrelated disciplines to uncover what the future holds and how we can design against crime.

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Uri Bar-el, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in leading and building cybersecurity practices across different sectors and regions, from insurance to banking on a global scale. Uri shares his thoughts on the next significant threat, which he identifies as artificial intelligence (AI). To defend against this looming threat, Uri proposes the creation of a new type of expert called the "Cyber-philosopher." This novel approach may lead to AI battles, pitting the forces of good against the forces of bad in the cybersecurity realm. 

Uri also discusses the idea of democratizing an industry that was previously deemed undemocratizable. He touches on the intricate mesh of technologies and practices within the cybersecurity domain, emphasizing the challenge of untangling and democratizing this rapidly expanding "mega-mesh," which now even includes fields like biotech. Throughout the episode, Uri shares his insights on how the cybersecurity industry needs to evolve and adapt to address the changing landscape of threats. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on the future of security and how we can design strategies to combat cybercrime effectively. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of what lies ahead for the field of cybersecurity.