The various aspects of AI and cybersecurity encompass prevention, analysis, predictability, and countermeasures against potential threats posed by AI. Whether it’s chatbot prompts or automated log file analysis, AI is playing an increasingly important role in preventing and investigating cybercrime. 3RCSK provides information and showcases products for SMEs and micro-enterprises. Top speakers offer opportunities for exchange and learning beyond the region. Leading government agencies and organizations enrich the event, foremost among them the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the BMWK’s “IT Security in Business” initiative with its Cybersecurity Transfer Office, the Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen, the FZI Research Center for Information Technology in Karlsruhe, as well as companies, colleges, and universities: a meetup with added value!
Artificial intelligence has been on everyone’s lips, at least since ChatGPT took the world by storm. We’re now hearing more and more about threats posed by AI. Even though alignment is making it increasingly difficult to have malicious code generated, “malicious” AI still exists, such as WormGPT or FraudGPT. These services can be rented just like the “normal” models from OpenAI or other providers. But the problems don’t always lie in the software written by criminals. AI offers a vast field of opportunity for cybersecurity specialists. “We want to address this breadth with small and medium-sized organizations in mind,” explains Dr. Matthias Kampmann, managing director of the IT Security Cluster. “We are also a core member of the Regensburg-based AIR Initiative and have been involved from the very beginning, so we’ve put two and two together and are organizing the AIR Annual Meetup this year in conjunction with the main conference.”
“That’s one of the reasons we’re taking a different approach for the first time this year, and we’re excited to be hosting the event at the Jahnstadion,” Kampmann explains. “Given the current threat landscape, which of course isn’t driven solely by AI, we must never grow weary in our efforts to encourage all companies that haven’t yet invested in cybersecurity to do so.” For this reason, the event is not only aimed at companies in the industry but is also intended to shed light on the current situation by covering as wide a range of topics as possible. So what are the opportunities and risks of AI? What cybersecurity drills, training, and other protective measures must we implement to secure our value chains? What “biases” does AI develop, and what can be done to counter them? What guidelines can a company establish for AI deployment? And what challenges does a company face when using large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4? And what does the new AI Act, which is now coming into effect, entail? We will address these and other questions on April 22.
“We must create a cyber market. In a thriving cyber ecosystem formed by the triangle of politics, science, and business, secure digital products can be researched and developed, which are then actually used to enhance cybersecurity.” Claudia Plattner, President of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
What? The 3rd Regensburg Cybersecurity Congress (3RCSK) is kicking off: On April 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jahnstadion in Regensburg, the IT-Sicherheitscluster e. V. will explore the various aspects of AI and cybersecurity in terms of prevention, analysis, predictability, and countermeasures, as well as the potential for threats. Whether it’s chatbot prompts as a tool for creating malware or the automated analysis of log files, AI is becoming increasingly important in the prevention and investigation of cybercrime. The congress will provide information and showcase products for SMEs and micro-enterprises. Top speakers will offer opportunities for exchange and information beyond the region. Leading government agencies and organizations will enrich the event, foremost among them the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the BMWK’s “IT Security in Business” initiative with its Cybersecurity Transfer Office, the Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen, as well as companies, colleges, and universities—a meetup with added value!
Where? The third edition of this successful congress goes beyond its previous scope with AIR’s Annual Meetup. We expect approximately 300 guests at the Jahnstadion Regensburg, located directly off the A3 highway. In a prestigious setting, the event will be a memorable experience, enhanced by the venue itself.
Who? The event is organized by the proven team behind the Regensburg Cybersecurity Congress: the City of Regensburg’s Department of Economic and Scientific Affairs, the Upper Palatinate Police Headquarters, the Regensburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Upper Palatinate/Kelheim, the Regensburg Chamber of Crafts for Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate, and the IT Security Cluster e. V., which is leading and organizing the event. Christian Omonsky will serve as the moderator throughout the day. The 3RCSK will meet the growing expectations and do justice to this special occasion with high-profile speakers (abstracts on the following pages):
- Opening Remarks (Georg Barfuß, Head of the Department of Economy, Science, and Finance for the City of Regensburg; Christian Götz, Chairman of the Board of the IT Security Cluster e. V.),
- Opening Remarks, Keynote Address: Deputy Police Chief Robert Fuchs, Regensburg,
- Panel discussion with Dennis-Kenji Kipker, a representative of the Cyber Alliance Center of the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and another expert.
- Technical presentations: Stefan Becker (BSI, Bonn), Matthias Börsig (FZI, Karlsruhe), Anna Leschandowsky (Fraunhofer IIS, Erlangen), Maria Leitner (University of Regensburg), Jochen Michels (Kaspersky Labs, Ingolstadt), Felix Rothmund (intive GmbH, Regensburg), Julian Rupp (Cybersecurity Transfer Office, Berlin), Georg Wittmann (ibi research, Regensburg).
- Workshops: How Do Phishing Emails Work? Eye-Tracking in Action at LaS³/OTH Regensburg; WOW Booth by i40, Regensburg. Trade Exhibition.
Intended Impact/Target Audience: The event raises awareness of the need for measures against cybercrime, on the one hand through expert knowledge and, on the other, through the involvement of the regional business community and national stakeholders. Prominent speakers provide compelling reasons to attend the event. The participation of federal agencies (Transferstelle, BSI) generates local interest—not only among companies in the industry. The event will raise awareness among companies based in the region and enhance their resilience. It will also offer companies in the field new contacts on the one hand and the opportunity to get to know their customers on the other—thereby laying the foundation for a strong economic and scientific base for Regensburg as an AI hub—with both broad and external impact. We appreciate your support!
Contact Person
Dr. Matthias Kampmann, matthias.kampmannit-sicherheitscluster.de +49 (0) 173/615 4070
Sabine Hirdina, sabine.hirdinait-sicherheitscluster.de
Address
IT-Sicherheitscluster e. V.
Franz-Mayer-Straße 1
93053 Regensburg
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