Episode 85

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Published on:

3rd Mar 2025

The AI Threat No One Is Ready For

📌 Episode Title: The AI Threat No One Is Ready For

🎙️ Host: Justin McKenzie (The Building Texas Show)

🎤 Guest: Lee Martin, cybersecurity expert at CoFense

🚀 Episode Overview:

In this episode, The Building Texas Show dives deep into AI, cybersecurity, and the future of work with Lee Martin, a leading expert in cybersecurity training and human risk management. As AI evolves, so do the risks of phishing, deepfakes, and cyber deception—threats that can put businesses, individuals, and even entire industries at risk.

🔍 Topics Covered:

  • How AI is making phishing attacks smarter and more believable
  • The rise of deepfake scams in business fraud
  • The dangers of AI-generated misinformation and deception
  • Why AI literacy is critical for businesses and individuals
  • The ethical and philosophical questions AI presents
  • How human risk management is reshaping cybersecurity strategies
  • What leaders, employees, and families need to do to stay ahead of AI-driven threats

🛡️ Key Takeaways:

  • Cybercriminals are using AI to craft perfect phishing attacks. Employees need training and awareness to recognize these evolving threats.
  • Deepfake scams are already happening. AI-powered impersonations have cost companies millions in fraudulent transactions.
  • AI is redefining what it means to "know" something. We're heading toward an epistemological crisis where verifying reality becomes difficult.
  • The future of work will be shaped by AI-powered decision-making. If you’re not learning AI, you risk falling behind.
  • AI can be used for both good and bad. The challenge is ensuring we use it responsibly while staying protected from its malicious applications.

📍 Where to Learn More:

  • Visit CoFense for cybersecurity training and phishing awareness.
  • Follow Lee Martin on LinkedIn for insights on AI and security.
  • Stay up-to-date on AI, cybersecurity, and the future of work by subscribing to The Building Texas Show!

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The Building Texas Show
The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, about the balance of business and governance. Each week, we’ll interview the local leaders affecting the issues and uncover the power you have to forge the future.

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