Business Disrupted

'AI, Digital Transformation and Arup with Tim Griggs'

Tim Griggs, Digital Programme Director and Global Digital Skills Lead at Arup, joins us to talk about his career, digital transformation and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on how Arup is changing the way it works and operates. In this interview, Tim shares how he fosters a culture of innovation and how not to stifle ideas generation - setting people free to innovate. Tim also talks about his hiring practices, being very aware of his own biases and what talent needs to do to succeed. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

‘Securing the Future: AI, Cyber Threats, and the C-Suite Wake-Up Call’

What is a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) and what is their role as business enablers? In this episode, Mark Wantling, Chief Infrastructure Officer here at the University of Salford, discusses his role in protecting the organisation on a daily basis and talks about why senior leaders need to adopt GenAI now, not only to remain competitive, but also as a powerful factor in the ever-expanding cybersecurity battle. Mark also shares fascinating insight on the dark web, as well as tips on how to get C-Suite buy in to secure budgets. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the interviewee and are not necessarily reflective of the organisation they’re employed by. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

'AI, Cybersecurity & Innovation: Protecting Businesses in the Age of GenAI'

In an era of unprecedented cyber threats and a significant rise in cyber attacks, Steven Peake, Director of Solution Architects for Northern Europe at Barracuda, joins us to discuss why it’s critical all organisations, large or small, need to be prepared. In the episode, Steven, identifies the cybersecurity challenges organisations are facing in the current climate, the role AI is playing and what business leaders need to do to keep their valuable data safe as, in today’s landscape, it’s a case of when you get attacked, not if. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the interviewee and are not necessarily reflective of the organisation they’re employed by. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

'The Intersection of AI and Security'

Can AI be fooled? What happens when machines are manipulated? In this episode, we sit down with Harriet Farlow, founder of Mileva Security Labs and a leading expert in AI security, to explore the world of adversarial attacks, ethical hacking, and the urgent need for responsible AI governance. With over 10 years of experience and a PhD in AI Security, Harriet breaks down how AI systems can be exploited, why ethics must be at the core of AI development, and what business leaders need to do now to stay ahead of emerging threats. She also shares insights from her work shaping industry standards and speaking at major events like DEFCON. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the interviewee and are not necessarily reflective of the organisation they’re employed by. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

‘Navigating Cybersecurity in the Era of AI’

What is zero trust architecture? What does it mean to have a zero trust policy? And what can businesses do to protect their data? In this episode, Masuma Shariff, Tech Consultant at Advania UK, discusses the importance of the CIA (confidentiality, integrity and availability) Triad and shares what tools are available to help SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) ensure their organisation and data stay safe. Masuma talks about her work helping women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and provides ways business owners can make sure they have the right skills and talent from the get-go. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the interviewee and are not necessarily reflective of the organisation they’re employed by. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.