About Our Connected Life: Securing Our Digital Future
Imagine a future where our digital information is secure, our personal rights are respected, and you can easily navigate even the most complex emerging technologies affecting our world and our lives. I'm Tyler Cohen Wood, an award-winning cybersecurity expert and former U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Senior Intelligence Officer. My career has been dedicated to keeping your information secure and private. Today, we are navigating a new digital frontier, driven by the rapid advancement of AI and other developing technologies.
On Our Connected Life: Securing Our Digital Future, we explore the business of cybersecurity, AI, Zero Trust, and emerging technologies. Join me on a journey to learn how to enhance your cybersecurity posture, leverage AI and evolving tech and to understand how these advancements could affect our cyber-connected lives. We will cover the latest tech news, trends, and potential impacts, all empowering you to keep the safety and security of the digital ecosystem within your control. Digital security is now everyone's business, and it's time we learn to own it.
What’s Scarier? AI Warfare, Deepfakes, or AI Hallucinations?
Host interviews Brooke Johnson from Ivanti about the most pressing AI threats, including warfare, deepfakes, and hallucinations, and how they are reshaping our world.
7 Apr 2025
Weaponized AI: The Cybersecurity Crossroads
A.I. is evolving at warp speed and cyber threats are riding its wave. In this explosive episode, Tyler sits down with Brooke Johnson, General Counsel at Ivanti.com to discuss how AI-driven threat detection systems are outpacing traditional security measures, making real-time defense a reality. As AI empowers security, it also equips cybercriminals with sophisticated tools, escalating the complexity of cyber threats. Staying informed and adaptive is no longer optional; it's imperative for survival in this dynamic landscape. We are at the front lines of modern cyber warfare. Brooke shares Ivanti’s cutting-edge approach to AI governance and why security-by-design is no longer optional; it’s mission-critical because AI is rewriting security rules.
30 Jan 2025
Are We Ready for the Future of Cybersecurity and Technology?
I am joined by Chuck Brooks, who has been named "Top Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn, voted "Cybersecurity Person of the Year," and cited as a Top 10 Global Tech and Cyber Expert and Influencer to explore the leading-edge technologies transforming our world. Chuck is a Georgetown University professor, two-time Presidential Appointee, Forbes contributor, and author of Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, IoT, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Security. We discuss how tech innovations are reshaping privacy, security, and the fabric of our digital lives. We dive into critical topics like the vulnerabilities in infrastructure, the rise of AI-powered cyber threats, and what we can do to prepare for an uncertain future.
We offer insights on the life changing potential of AI in healthcare to the disruptive power of quantum computing. Our discussion highlights the profound challenges and opportunities of living in a hyperconnected world in the digital age. If you’re curious about the forces shaping our future, concerned about cybersecurity, or eager to understand how to protect yourself and your organization, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
21 Jan 2025
AI as Shield and Weapon: How Technology is Reshaping Security and Law
In this episode of Our Connected Life, I welcome Brooke Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel at Ivanti.com to discuss the dual role of artificial intelligence in government security. We explore how AI functions as both a shield and a weapon, revolutionizing critical infrastructure protection while enabling adversaries to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks. We also dissect the unprecedented speed of AI’s evolution, its transformative potential across industries, and its implications for national security, privacy, and the legal landscape.
Our provocative discussion doesn’t shy away from complex questions, such as how do we regulate an unstoppable force like AI? Can technology emulate compassion and creativity, and what are the legal ramifications if it goes rogue? Packed with insights on human-machine collaboration, responsible AI governance, and the future of digital identities, this episode offers essential perspectives for anyone navigating the rapidly changing intersection of law, security, and innovation. It’s a conversation you can’t afford to miss in our current era where technology is both our greatest tool and our most unpredictable challenge.
24 Nov 2024
Digital Tyler: My Unscripted, AI-Powered Co-Host Takes the Mic
What if your co-host wasn’t just a person but an AI-powered, completely unscripted avatar with a mind of her own? Meet Digital Tyler, my new part-time co-host on Our Connected Life!
I created Digital Tyler using HeyGen, and the best part is that nothing she says is scripted. Every word, every witty response, every nugget of cybersecurity wisdom is entirely her own. She’s here to make cybersecurity relatable, engaging, and fun.
In this episode, we explore:
What it means to have a digital avatar as a co-host
How cybersecurity has transformed over the years
The future of AI, deepfakes, and interactive avatars
And the surprising ways technology is reshaping our world
But don’t let her digital nature fool you; she’s sharp, funny, and full of surprises. Digital Tyler is redefining how we talk about tech, making it less daunting and a lot more exciting. Join us as we navigate the digital abyss with humor, insight, and a touch of the unexpected. Trust me, you’ve never heard a podcast quite like this.
18 Oct 2024
AI Showdown: Battling Cyber Threats, Deepfakes, and the Dark Web
In this episode of Our Connected Life, I’m joined by two incredible guests from A10 Networks, Elisa Caredio and Jameson Utter, to tackle some of the most exciting and pressing topics in cybersecurity today. We dive into how AI is changing the game—both as a powerful tool for defenders and a dangerous weapon for attackers. From the rise of deepfakes to the ever-present threat of DDoS attacks, we uncover the real-world implications of these evolving threats and what businesses can do to stay ahead.
Jameson and Alicia bring sharp insights on why it’s not just about “catching the bad guys,” but protecting businesses and critical infrastructure with layered defenses that make hackers think twice. We also explore how the dark web operates as a fully-fledged business and why it's time to embrace AI as a tool in your cybersecurity arsenal.
This episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas, actionable advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the future of cyber warfare. You won’t want to miss this one!
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