Summary
In this episode of the Blue Security Podcast, hosts Andy and Adam delve into the complexities of AI in cybersecurity, focusing on the adoption rates and understanding of various AI technologies. They discuss the differences between large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), the importance of APIs, and the role of harnesses and agents in executing AI tasks. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in terminology and the varying levels of AI adoption across different regions and industries. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of AI agents, skills, and the MCP (Model-Connect-Protocol) as a universal connector for AI tools. They discuss the importance of understanding the attack surface created by these integrations and the role of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) in enhancing AI accuracy. The conversation emphasizes the need for governance and best practices in deploying AI solutions responsibly while recognizing the significant productivity gains they can offer.----------------------------------------------------
YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/31WI5iFFLog
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Documentation:
https://www.sans.org/press/announcements/ai-use-cybersecurity-jumped-from-50-to-78-year-ai-related-failures-rose-sharply-too-new-sans-institute-survey-reveals-governance-gap
https://www.digitalapplied.com/blog/mcp-adoption-statistics-2026-model-context-protocol
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/security/plugin-mcp
https://www.zscaler.com/es/resources/white-papers/zscaler-ai-guard-detectors-inline-protection-for-ai.pdf
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Andy Jaw
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Adam Brewer
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