Doug W. Jacobson of Iowa State University

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday tools and systems, it brings promise and peril to cybersecurity and personal privacy. This talk explores the dual-edged nature of AI—how it is used to launch more sophisticated cyber-attacks and how it can enhance our ability to detect, defend, and educate. We’ll discuss current applications of AI in threat detection, data protection, and user training, as well as the growing need for ethical frameworks and risk-aware deployment strategies.

Biography:

Doug is the director of the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach, a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a life fellow of IEEE. Doug works with state and local governments on cybersecurity issues and tabletop exercises. Doug also created the Iowa Cyber Hub, which is dedicated to increasing the cyber workforce in Iowa. Doug is also leading an effort to develop a series of short videos called Cyber House Rock that help teach cybersecurity and digital safety to the public. Doug also speaks on the topics of AI and cybersecurity from both adversarial and defender / public viewpoints.

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Address:University Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University