CSU Channel Islands: Cybersecurity Awareness Month lectures you won’t want to miss

TLDR:

• Experts discussed cybersecurity at CSU Channel Islands during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
• They highlighted the threat of deep fakes and the responsibility of executives in protecting data.

California State University, Channel Islands hosted a series of lectures during Cybersecurity Awareness Month featuring experts discussing the challenges posed by cyber criminals in the age of artificial intelligence. The speakers shared examples of deep fakes, emphasizing the ability to create fake texts that mimic real emails and the use of celebrity faces and sound-alike voices without permission. Gary Landaru stressed the importance of holding executives accountable for data protection, stating that they are aware of the data being collected and sold. The goal of the event was to raise awareness about cybersecurity issues and potentially inspire students to pursue studies in the field.