AI-POWERED THREATS: How to protect systems and personal data
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
AI is changing how we work but it’s also changing the speed and scale of cyber threats. Attackers are using it to make phishing, social engineering and other attacks more convincing, scalable, and harder to detect.
At the same time, organisations are connecting AI tools to increasing amounts of business and personal data, risking new vulnerabilities and routes to sensitive information.
So, how do you know where your biggest risks are, and whether your existing safeguards are still enough?
In this session, experts from WorkNest Secure and the DPO Centre will discuss cyber security and data protection perspectives on AI and cyber risk. They’ll cover where new weaknesses can appear and what organisations can do to reduce exposure and protect systems and personal data.
You’ll learn:
- How AI is making phishing and social engineering harder to spot
- Where AI connections can expose confidential or personal data
- What security testing can uncover before an attacker exploits it
- What to do when an AI security incident becomes a data protection problem
The session will close with a Q&A with the opportunity to put your own cyber security and data protection questions to the panel.
Speakers
Michael McCagh
Data Protection Officer, DPO Centre
Michael is a highly qualified Data Protection Officer and certified AI Governance Professional. He has over 10 years’ experience advising organisations on global data protection legislation and AI compliance. Michael develops cross-jurisdictional privacy programmes and governance frameworks that support innovation while managing regulatory risk. With deep expertise in the EU AI Act and emerging technologies, he helps organisations stay ahead of rapidly evolving legal and compliance expectations.
Ben Daley-Gage
Data Protection Officer, DPO Centre
Ben is a certified international data protection expert with extensive knowledge of global data privacy laws. With a strong background in both the public and private sectors, he has worked across multiple industries, including Finance, Government, and Further Education. Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert, Ben is dedicated to helping organisations manage complex privacy challenges with confidence.
Jordan Constantine
Head of Offensive Security, WorkNest Secure
Jordan has over 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity and penetration testing, leading security assessments across a wide range of environments. More recently, he has specialised in social engineering and physical security, leading end-to-end simulated attacks that test how organisations respond to real-world threats. Combining deep technical expertise with human intelligence and open-source intelligence techniques, Jordan helps organisations uncover vulnerabilities across their people, processes, and systems before they can be exploited.
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