Máire Sogabe of Fractional CISO

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in various applications, it is crucial for IEEE engineers to understand the key risks and best practices for ensuring the secure development and deployment of these AI systems. In this session, Maire will provide a thorough overview of the current landscape, covering fundamental AI capabilities, the evolving threat landscape of adversarial AI and data security risks, critical system vulnerabilities such as bias and explainability, and proven techniques for building robust and resilient AI models. Attendees will also gain insights into the ethical and regulatory considerations driving responsible AI development, as well as future trends and innovative defenses. By the end of this presentation, IEEE engineers will be equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the complexities of AI security and play a pivotal role in the safe and ethical advancement of this transformative technology.

Biography:

Máire Sogabe is a Fractional CISO at Risk & Response, where she is dedicated to helping startups and small to medium-sized businesses build and mature their cybersecurity organizations. With extensive experience as a Cybersecurity Consultant, she has a proven track record of securing both IT and OT environments, as well as advancing information security and risk management programs. Máire has held leadership roles at Eolas Cyber Solutions LLC, Generate, and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), where she managed cybersecurity programs, implemented complex technology solutions, facilitated digital transformation, and enabled next-generation energy management. She is passionate about mission-driven innovation, emerging technologies, and startups, with a keen interest in AI, IoT, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and green tech. A two-time energy hackathon winner, Maire has been recognized by the Irish Technology Leadership Group as one of the "Silicon Valley 50" for her technology leadership. Maire serves as an "In Residence Thought Leader" for the Munster Technology University M.Sc. in FinTech Innovation program in Ireland. She holds an M.A. in Community Development from NUI Galway and an M.Sc. in Information Systems from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.

Email: