DOD Cyber Crime Center’s Les Bernys on how AI is reshaping both sides of the cyber fight

Les Bernys, Executive Director of the DOD Cyber Crime Center, discussed the increasing threat of ransomware and the challenges in defending critical infrastructure, particularly with the use of AI by both defenders and adversaries. Bernys highlighted the importance of DC3’s cybersecurity services in detecting and preventing cyber incidents. He emphasized the role of AI in enhancing internal cybersecurity strategies by understanding human behavior on networks and managing workloads efficiently amidst resource constraints. Bernys underscored DC3’s mission to support the Department of War and national cybersecurity efforts.