Conveners
Closing Plenary: Room Elisabeth
- Chair : F. Libotte
Description
Keynote: Securing AI in the heart of Europe: A perspective for the Belnet community - 30'
Summary
As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into research, education, and public sector services, ensuring its security and trustworthiness is more important than ever. This keynote presentation explores current AI security trends and risks, including adversarial threats, data vulnerabilities, and supply chain concerns. We will highlight open-source contributions from Cisco and the broader community, emphasizing the value of transparency and collaboration. The session will also cover advances in AI pentesting and validation techniques, such as algorithmic pentesting and developing guard rails to ensure safe and ethical AI deployment. Drawing on research from organizations like FoundationAI, attendees will gain l insights and recommendations for building resilient AI systems while fostering a culture of shared responsibility across the Belnet community.
Speaker
Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience in the industry. As a Field CTO for cybersecurity & AI , Jan acts as a trusted advisor to organizations, drives AI Security community initiatives and actively participates in public-private partnerships. Jan plays a pivotal role in sharing new innovations and concepts. He is a thought leader in the security industry with a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats.
Wrap-up and closing - 15'
Speaker
Frédéric Libotte, Belnet
