99% of You Won’t Take Advantage of the AI Opportunity

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In this edition:

• Incredible AI-Augmented Video

• Featured Original Article

• AI & Cyber News

• Cybersecurity (“God”) Power Prompts

• Generative AI Poll

Incredible AI-Augmented Video

This video was generated using an existing image of a group of penguins on a beach standing still, Then using Runway’s AI App and its “motion brush” tool (first two images below) was able to easily make the penguins walk backwards (Which they do not do naturally) further in to the shore as a group. Pretty incredible capability!

While extremely interesting, you can also imagine how this might be used for evil and become a cybersecurity risk. But understanding how these things work is critical to being able to stop or reduce any potential risks from them.

You can find out more about Runway’s offering here. Disclosure: I do not receive anything from them.

AI & Cyber News 🛡️

99% of You Won’t Take Advantage of the Opportunity AI Provides, but 1% Will and Thrive - By Mark Lynd 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of today's world, technology is often the driving force behind innovation and prosperity. Artificial Intelligence now stands at the forefront of this technological revolution, offering incredible opportunities for those who dare to embrace it.

However, many won’t take advantage of the assistive power of AI and it is eerily reminiscent of past scenarios where the skeptics were hesitant and 99% missed out on the significant benefits of other transformative technologies like the Internet, Smartphones, and the Cloud. History has shown that those who failed to seize those opportunities are now considered laggards, while the 1% who did are hailed as market leaders.

This article serves as both a cautionary tale and a compelling argument for why neglecting to adopt AI as an augmentative and assistive technology can relegate you to the skeptical majority, potentially leaving you in the shadows as others thrive. Let's delve into the five compelling benefits and five illuminating use-case examples that underscore the importance of adopting AI as an indispensable force multiplier:

1. Enhanced Productivity: Visualize having an AI assistant at your disposal, capable of deftly managing repetitive and time-consuming tasks. This newfound productivity boost affords you the luxury of focusing on tasks that require your unique creativity and strategic acumen, dramatically improving your work-life equilibrium.

2. Data-Driven Decision Making: AI's prowess in swiftly analyzing colossal datasets provides invaluable insights and predictive analytics. Leveraging AI to inform your decision-making processes can empower you to make shrewd choices, both in personal and professional spheres, guiding you towards favorable outcomes.

3. Personalized Learning: AI-driven educational platforms craft tailored learning experiences that cater to your individual pace and learning needs. This dynamic adaptation accelerates your acquisition of new skills and knowledge, ensuring your ongoing relevance in the ever-evolving job market.

4. Competitive Edge: Businesses that strategically integrate AI into their operations gain a formidable edge by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing customer experiences, and optimizing processes. Aligning yourself with AI technologies positions you to thrive within these innovative organizations, while others fall behind.

5. Innovation and Creativity: AI has the potential to ignite your creativity by suggesting fresh ideas, scrutinizing trends, and facilitating problem-solving. It serves as a dynamic force multiplier for your creative faculties, enabling you to conjure inventive solutions and groundbreaking concepts.

Now, let us navigate the eerily similar terrain of five compelling use-case examples of individuals and organizations that have embraced AI and reaped the rewards:

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More AI & Cyber News:

 🧠 Claude 2.1 by Anthropic is now available! Claude 2.1 delivers advancements in key capabilities for enterprises—including an industry-leading 200K token context window, significant reductions in rates of model hallucination, system prompts and revised pricing. 

👩‍💻 US, Britain, other countries ink agreement to make AI 'secure by design' read more about it over on Reuters.

Cybersecurity (“God”) Power Prompt

These prompts are ready for you to copy, paste and run in chatGPT, Claude2 or Bing. Give them a try. Note: Don’t forget to provide variable in [variable].

General Cybersecurity - Ask The CISO Prompt:

Description: Ask a World-Class CISO Questions.

Act as a world-class Chief Information Security Officer specializing in Cybersecurity Strategy, Threat Management, Compliance and Governance, Incident Response, and Awareness and Training. Given the following context, provide guidance and explanations on the requested [Topic or Request]. Your guidance should be comprehensive and tailored to the situation, taking into account the most relevant security considerations and best practices. Your explanation should be clear and easy to understand, as it may be used to educate and inform the team or stakeholders. Your guidance should be detailed and provide comprehensive instructions for any further steps or any other measures that need to be taken.

## Approach

Explain the approach you will take to address the requested topic or request. This could include specific methodologies or frameworks you will apply, such as risk assessment methodologies or compliance frameworks.

## Response Format

Specify the format in which you will provide the guidance and explanations. For example, you may provide a step-by-step guide, a detailed report, or a presentation with slides.

## Instructions

1. Provide step-by-step instructions for each aspect of the requested topic or request.

2. Include any security considerations or best practices that should be followed.

3. Provide examples or case studies to illustrate key points or concepts.

4. If applicable, provide guidance on how to measure or assess the effectiveness of the recommended actions or measures.

5. Ensure that your explanations and instructions are clear, concise, and easy to understand, avoiding technical jargon or assumptions about the reader's knowledge.

6. Include any additional resources or references that may be helpful for further reading or exploration of the topic.

Remember to tailor your guidance to the specific context and requirements provided.

eBook: How to minimize third-party risk with vendor management

A robust vendor management program isn’t just required by compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. It’s also a critical part of a holistic trust management strategy.

Implementing a vendor management program, however, has become more complex and challenging with the proliferation of SaaS tools and shadow IT. And many overstretched security teams are being asked to do more with less.

To stay compliant and secure — and deepen trust with customers and partners — security teams need a way to proactively manage vendor risk.

This guide from Vanta, the leading trust management platform, brings together perspectives from the frontlines of vendor security management. Get insights and best practices from security and compliance leaders. 

Generative AI in Cybersecurity Poll

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