We’ll dive into the growing misconception that artificial intelligence alone can serve as a cybersecurity strategy. With ransomware gangs and cybercriminals now leveraging AI to accelerate attacks, from quickly generating malware to identifying system vulnerabilities at scale, the stakes have never been higher.

This session unpacks why relying on AI-based defenses without a strong, proactive foundation is a dangerous gamble. We’ll explore the limitations of AI in security, the risks of over-reliance, and what real, layered protection looks like in a time where threat actors are innovating faster than ever.

We’ll also share how AI can still be a valuable asset, especially when used to automate time-consuming tasks like categorization, without handing over critical security decisions to machines.