Defending Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks: The Next Frontier in Security
As artificial intelligence evolves, so do the threats it brings. AI-driven cyberattacks – such as deepfake-enabled social engineering, AI-generated phishing campaigns and adversarial attacks – pose a significant risk to government systems. This session will explore how malicious actors leverage AI to outpace traditional defenses. Attendees will gain insights into the latest techniques used by attackers and actionable strategies to defend against these evolving threats. Through real-world examples, including a live demonstration of AI-generated phishing emails and adversarial image manipulations, this session equips government security professionals with the tools to detect and mitigate AI-driven risks.
Date
- May 20 2025
Time
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Location
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- 1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Speaker
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Will KnehrGlobal Cybersecurity Advisor, i-PRO AmericasWill Knehr is the senior manager of information security and data privacy at i-PRO Americas. He is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber defense program for i-PRO and determining applicable laws and standards and industry best practices for the company’s information security controls, cybersecurity, data privacy and cloud services at the federal, state and municipal levels, as well as within the private sector. Knehr also consults on i-PRO’s product development to ensure all products and solutions meet market security demands.
Knehr began his career in information operations as a cryptologist for the U.S. Navy in 2004. As a cryptologist, he conducted cyber defense missions for the National Security Agency (NSA), Cyber Mission Force, the U.S. Department of the Navy, Department of Defense and the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA), where he helped to defend, accredit, certify and provide digital forensics and incident response on the nation’s most sensitive and secure networks. Knehr also worked for the aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman, supporting special projects for the NSA and DISA, building virtualized environments for malware analysis and managing their cybersecurity program and data brokering.
Knehr holds a B.S. in information technology and security concentration, an M.S. in information assurance and cybersecurity and an MBA in IT management, along with several industry-leading certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification and many more.
