Yoohwan Kim (Computer Science) was recently joined by five-time CIO and Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud) Practice Leader Kathy Cruz, and Executive Director for the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities Jill Tolles, for a "Cyber Resiliency in American Elections" panel discussion.
The discussion focused on the roles of people, processes, and technology in securing information, the critical need to actively hunt for indicators of compromise in the lead-up to elections, and the evolving impact of AI—both as a threat and as a tool to enhance security.
Kim underscored the importance of continuous research and innovation in the fight against cyber threats, giving the example of vulnerabilities being anywhere a computer system exists.
As the elections draw near, the panel underscored the importance of public education. They not only discussed the security of current election processes but also provided practical steps that individuals can take to protect themselves. This emphasis on actionable advice empowered the audience in the face of cyber threats.
