Cristiano Therrien

Cristiano Therrien

Senior Project Coordinator

Open North

Project Coordinator for the Montréal en Commun data governance workstream at Open North
Lecturer at the Faculty of Law – Université de Montréal
Former Scotiabank Postdoctoral Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and Regulation – University of Ottawa
Doctor of Laws (LL.D) – Université de Montréal
Master en Informática y Derecho (LL.M ) – Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Schedule


wednesday – 10:45am Secure & Protect

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre

AI: Cybersecurity's Double-Edged Sword – Enhancing Defense or Empowering Crime?

As access to AI increases so do the complexities of cybercrimes. In this debate, we will examine the dual role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, and explore how AI can enhance threat detection, automate responses, and strengthen defenses. This discussion will weigh the benefits and risks of AI in cybersecurity, offering insights into balancing its potential to improve security while mitigating its misuse by adversaries.