This session explores how AI systems pose insider-like risks to organisations
Speaker
Sam Raven
Agenda
6.30pm - Hybrid event starts
8.00pm - Presentation ends with networking and refreshments for those attending at the BCS London office
9.00pm - Event close
Synopsis
This session explores how AI systems pose insider-like risks to organisations. It begins with a definition of traditional insider threats and draws parallels between human insiders and AI, focusing on access, influence and data exposure. Real-world examples highlight how AI can unintentionally leak sensitive information or be exploited for malicious purposes, along with related regulatory concerns under GDPR, DORA and the AI Act. The session concludes with practical mitigation strategies, including access controls, AI monitoring, secure development, and response planning – positioning AI as a critical element in insider threat management.
About the speaker
Sam Raven is an Information Security Consultant for Risk Crew Limited, a unique London-based information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management consulting firm specialising in providing creative, cost-effective, independent cyber risk management and security awareness training solutions. He leads Risk Crew’s information security and data protection training programmes, with a focus on fostering a strong cyber security awareness culture within organisations.
Sam is committed to helping businesses across diverse industries safeguard their sensitive data, and intellectual property. He believes that true corporate resilience comes from embedding cyber security as an ongoing practice that actively involves all levels of an organisation. Additionally, Sam heads Risk Crew’s developing ISO 42001:2024 practice.
He has a particular interest in studying how attackers leverage AI and exploring ways for defenders to integrate people, processes and technology to counter these threats effectively.
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