From targeted phishing scams to AI-driven automated threats, organizations across the public and private sectors are facing increasingly complex cybersecurity risks. At the 2025 CYBERSEC EXPO CISO Forum OPSWAT’s North Asia Solutions Engineer, Kent Chou, will speak on April 15 from 15:30 to 16:00. His session, “Cybersecurity Challenges in the AI Era,” will explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and what security leaders can do to stay ahead.
Cybersecurity Challenges in the AI Era
April 15, 2025 ｜ 15:30-16:00 pm
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, 7F 701G
A Heightened Global Threat Landscape
From manufacturing and finance to energy and critical infrastructure, industries and governments alike are now prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. As technology and networks become more interconnected, threat actors are exploiting these complexities to infiltrate systems and disrupt operations.
Popular media such as the recent series “Zero Day” vividly portrays how large-scale cyber incidents can trigger national-level crises, reminding the public and professionals alike of the growing urgency around cybersecurity resilience.
At the same time, governments around the world are investing heavily in cybersecurity innovation, talent development, and public-private partnerships. These efforts reflect a broader push to enhance national cyber defense capabilities, build trust in digital ecosystems, and ensure operational resilience amid rising geopolitical and technological uncertainty.
Recent reports released in February 2025 by Taiwan’s Administration for Cyber Security (ACS) highlighted a growing wave of precision-targeted cyberattacks. These included impersonation of government entities, phishing emails disguised as official tax investigations, and the distribution of malicious payloads through cloud-sharing platforms and social media.
While the report focused on the local threat landscape, the tactics reflect broader global trends that many organizations are now encountering. As cyberthreats continue to evolve, traditional defense tools alone are no longer enough. Organizations must adopt more advanced, integrated, and adaptive security strategies.
AI in Cybersecurity: Both an Opportunity and a Risk
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is playing a growing role in both cyber defense and cyber offense. While it holds promise for faster detection, better analytics, and proactive defense, it also introduces new vulnerabilities that CISOs must take seriously.
Key Areas of Concern Include
Automated AI-driven Attacks
Threat actors are using machine learning to craft highly convincing phishing messages and automate intrusion attempts
Data Privacy Risks
AI systems often require large volumes of data for training, and without proper governance, sensitive information could be exposed
False Positives and Exploitation
Poorly trained or biased AI models can make critical errors in threat detection and may even be manipulated by attackers
Regulatory Pressure
Governments are rapidly rolling out regulations around AI use, and organizations need to stay compliant while managing innovation risks
Building a Resilient Security Strategy for the Future
AI is transforming cybersecurity. From how we detect threats to how we govern data and systems, the role of the CISO has become more strategic than ever. This session is tailored for security decision-makers looking for practical insights and proven approaches to strengthen their cyber posture in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Join us at the 2025 CYBERSEC EXPO CISO Forum to hear from global cybersecurity leaders, share best practices, and prepare for the next chapter in cyber defense.
