Inside the Dark Web: Exploring the Psychological Profiles of Cybercriminals

2:15pm

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Session Overview

The speech delve into the intriguing realm of cybercriminal psychology. Unlike conventional research that centres on work-related discussions the talk will explore off-topic conversations among forum participants, touching on subjects like dating etiquette, conspiracy theories, and perspectives on legitimate work. By examining these discussions, we aim to construct a psychological profile of our adversaries, providing valuable insight into their motivations and driving forces.

Understanding the psychological profiles of cybercriminals is crucial in combating online threats. By exploring their off-topic discussions, we can uncover hidden motivations and gain a deeper understanding of their behaviors. This knowledge can inform more effective cybersecurity strategies and help anticipate and prevent cyber attacks.

3 Key takeaways: 

  • Insights into the diverse motivations of cybercriminals beyond financial gain.
  • Understanding how off-topic conversations can reveal important aspects of cybercriminal psychology.
  • Practical implications for cybersecurity strategies based on psychological profiles of adversaries.

This session is for you if…

  • IT professionals looking to deepen their understanding of cyber threats.
  • Managers and top executives seeking to improve their organization’s cybersecurity posture.
  • Everyday technology users interested in enhancing their online security awareness
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Generative AI will be a powerful enabler of competitive advantage for companies that crack the code of adoption. However, our groundbreaking collaboration between BCG and Harvard reveals a nuanced reality: while GenAI presents unparalleled opportunities when harnessed effectively, its misuse can lead to unexpected pitfalls, resulting in significant value erosion.
Delve into the findings of our pioneering study, shedding light on the delicate balance between harnessing GenAI’s capabilities and mitigating potential risks. Through a first-of-its-kind scientific experiment, we’ve uncovered that the efficacy of GenAI hinges not just on its deployment, but on the alignment of tasks and strategies.
Learn why understanding GenAI is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. This event, featuring insights from BCG and Harvard, will enable you to navigate the delicate balance between GenAI’s promise and risks for your organisation. Gain essential knowledge to manage GenAI’s complexities effectively and lead confidently in an AI-driven world. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of your organisation and industry.
Session Key takeaways:
  • Uncover the potential of Generative AI, like OpenAI’s GPT-4, boosting performance by 40% within its capability frontier. Learn to identify tasks within this frontier for optimal utilization.
  • Navigate the balance between human intervention and Generative AI: while excelling in some tasks, human modifications may reduce quality. Discover how to enhance GenAI’s outputs through strategic human involvement.
  • Understand the trade-offs of Generative AI, including a decline in diversity of ideas by over 40% during creative ideation. Gain insights into leveraging its benefits while mitigating drawbacks, crucial for successful adoption in businesses facing significant change management challenges.
Who is this session perfect for?
This session is tailored to leaders who are keen on leveraging technology to drive innovation and stay competitive. Specifically, it appeals to professionals interested in understanding the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on business strategies and operations.
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1:40pm
Presentation

From IT strategy to Operational Excellence

30 mins
  • Track - InfoTech
  • Data & Analytics
  • Digital Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Marianne Dorder-Servet

    Founder

    Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (The Black Women for Technology Foundation)

As a strategic IT advisor to come up with a plan is not enough to reach operational excellence. But how to go from IT strategy to operational excellence? What to consider? What are the challenges that you can encounter? How to handle the stakeholders? How to deal with different interests of upper management? And how to bring your plan into motion before it ends up in a (digital) drawer?
Session Key Takeaways:
• How to come-up with an impactful strategic plan.
• How to handle stakeholders and the different interests and views.
• Which skills you need to be a strategic IT advisor.
• How to bring your plan into motion.
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5:20pm
Presentation

Inclusive Intelligence: AI for All

30 mins
  • Track - Artificial Intelligence
  • AI
  • Data & Analytics
  • Diversity
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Kimberly Fuqua

    Director Customer Success

    Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (The Black Women for Technology Foundation)

Delve into the pressing issue of bias and discrimination within AI systems. Explore strategies for fostering equity and inclusivity in AI development, crucial as these technologies become increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Through a blend of research insights and real-world case studies, we’ll uncover the root causes of AI discrimination and present innovative solutions. From policy recommendations to technical advancements, learn how industry leaders, policymakers, and the public can collaborate to design AI systems that prioritize fairness and benefit all. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to building a more inclusive future.
Session Key Takeaways:
  • Understand the root causes of bias and discrimination in AI systems.
  • Explore innovative strategies and solutions for fostering inclusivity in AI development.
  • Learn how collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and the public can drive the creation of fair and equitable AI systems.
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11:30am
Workshop

Empowering Black Women in Tech: Navigating DEI Dynamics

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • Diversity
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • HR
  • Leadership
  • Marianne Dorder-Servet

    Founder

    Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (The Black Women for Technology Foundation)

  • Kimberly Fuqua

    Director Customer Success

    Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (The Black Women for Technology Foundation)

  • Kristle de Freitas Patricio

    Board Member

    Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (The Black Women for Technology Foundation)

Join us for an insightful session at our conference where we address the significant gap Black women face in the IT sector compared to men and other groups of women. We emphasize the importance of focusing on cultural diversity alongside gender diversity to tackle this social and economic challenge effectively. Led by Stichting Zwarte Vrouwen voor Technologie (Black Women for Technology Foundation), an organization spearheaded by three IT professionals, we aim to foster a more diverse and inclusive tech sector by providing retraining and guidance to Black women entering IT roles. While organizations seek greater diversity within their IT teams, we’ve observed disparities in expectations between them and our approach. In this session, we invite you to engage with our perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Session Key Takeaways:
  • Our holistic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Strategies for business leaders, HR, and DEI professionals to enhance diversity from alternative perspectives.
  • Effective methods for demonstrating diversity’s value from a business standpoint.
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12:40pm
Workshop

Mastering Personal Branding with AI and Cybersecurity

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • AI
  • Career Development
  • Premium Ticket Holders Only
  • Security
  • Selina Thompson

    Founder and Digital Adoption Consultant

    Forward Transformation B.V

Join us for a comprehensive 60-minute workshop designed to empower women in the tech industry with the skills to enhance their personal and business branding while prioritising cybersecurity. This dynamic session comprises six key components:
  • Introduction to Personal Branding, AI Integration, and Cybersecurity: Explore the relevance of AI in strengthening personal branding strategies.
  • Identification of Key Components of Digital Identity: Analyze the impact of digital footprints on personal branding and cybersecurity risks.
  • Discover AI Tools for Personal Branding: Engage in hands-on exercises to explore AI-driven branding solutions.
  • Learn Cybersecurity Essentials: Acquire essential knowledge to protect your brand online.
  • Develop a Personal Branding Strategy: Utilize AI tools and cybersecurity measures to craft an effective branding strategy.
  • Q&A Session and Recap: Engage in interactive discussions and recapitulate workshop insights for successful implementation.
Session Key Takeaways:
  • Understand the effective integration of AI tools to enhance personal and business branding while ensuring cybersecurity.
  • Gain practical skills and actionable insights to manage and protect your digital presence.
  • Learn to employ AI for defining and refining your personal brand and address cybersecurity threats effectively.
  • Establish robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard your digital identity.
  • How to utilise AI for effective online reputation management.
Who is this session perfect for?
  • This workshop caters specifically to women in the tech industry at various stages of their careers:
  • If you’re embarking on your tech journey, growing as a solopreneur, or representing a company aiming to strengthen its online presence, this session offers invaluable insights.
  • Ideal for those transitioning into tech or looking to amplify their digital influence, this workshop focuses on leveraging AI for personal branding and digital security.
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11:35am
Presentation

Innovation Adaption: Pioneering Innovation Across Industries

30 mins
  • Track - InfoTech
  • AI
  • Digital Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Simone Köhler

    Head of Technical Service Support

    Lely

Discover effective strategies for integrating technology into sectors where it isn’t traditionally used. Join us for an insightful session on the adoption of technology in sectors where technology is not the main focus. We’ll explore the nuances of innovation adoption and the challenges and breakthroughs it entails.
Session Key Takeaways:
Gain insights into innovation adoption strategies.
Learn techniques for developing user-friendly software for non-technical customers.
Explore how AI can help to deal with labor shortages.
This session is for: innovators to use technology and AI to drive progress in their fields.
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2:35pm
Presentation

Creating Business Value: Experience Design, AI and Leadership

30 mins
  • Track - DigitalStrategy
  • AI
  • Digital Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Birgit Geiberger

    Global Head of Product UX Design - Group Digital

    IKEA

  • Caroline Kermarrec

    Senior Service Designer

    IKEA

Living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4RI), the role of design is not just evolving—it’s transforming. In the era of AI, what does the future hold for designers? How will they extend their influence from product teams to the strategic forefront, creating experiences that truly resonate with people? What leadership approach is needed to unleash the power of AI + design – ethically, responsibly and sustainably? We’ll tackle these questions and uncover where the journey might take us, including the potential pitfalls. Join us as we explore the exciting ways design is adapting to make a real difference.
Design is changing fast, especially with the rise of AI. In this session, we’ll dive into the vital role design plays in digital product development today and how it can work in harmony with AI to craft unique experiences that are not only sustainable, but deeply human. We’ll explore the crucial role leadership plays in guiding the transformation of Design & AI.
You’ll learn practical ways to blend creativity with technology, making an impact that resonates on a large scale. Join us to explore how together Design & AI can drive meaningful and impactful business solutions.
Session Key Takeaways:
• The Impact of AI on Design: Learn how AI is changing the design landscape and the new opportunities it presents.
• The role of Human-Centered Design in the 4IR: Discover principles for crafting holistic experiences that prioritise people and planet in the era of AI and GenAi.
• Leadership skills for impactful innovation: Discover how essential leadership skills can drive the integration of experience design and AI within your organisation.
Who is this session perfect for?
• You are interested in the evolving future of human-centered design.
• You want to learn how design is pivotal in crafting memorable experiences in the era of AI, from product development to strategic leadership.
• You want to explore effective leadership approaches that facilitate the successful integration of design and AI, with a focus on ethical practices and i sustainable innovation.
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12:40pm
Workshop

How to Enhance Safety and Security with Machine Learning

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • Digital Transformation
  • Premium Ticket Holders Only
  • Security
  • Floriana Zefi

    Senior Machine Learning Scientist

    Booking.com

In the vibrant world of global travel technology, Booking.com’s goal is to improve the user experience for millions of travelers as they discover the world. However, this extensive reach also exposes the platform to notable security challenges, necessitating a proactive approach to safeguarding customers, partners and all the stakeholders. In response, Booking.com relies on cutting-edge machine learning (ML) techniques to proactively identify and prevent malicious activities and prioritize safety.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop, learn about real-world scenarios to understand the development and deployment of ML models for fraud prevention and safety assurance.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Machine Learning Role in Security: Learn how ML enhances security by detecting and preventing fraud, ensuring customer safety
  • Scaling up Machine Learning Projects: Grasp techniques for scaling up and deployment of ML models for security purposes across organisations of different sizes.
  • Customer Experience Boost: Understand how ML-driven security measures build trust and improve the overall customer experience.
  • Empowering Diversity: Discover how professionals from diverse backgrounds, including astrophysics and machine learning, play crucial roles in shaping innovative security solutions, highlighting the critical value of different perspectives in ML

Who is this session perfect for?

Anyone working in the realm of machine learning who wants to leave with practical knowledge and valuable insights into the evolving landscape of security in the digital age.

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2:55pm
Workshop

Redesigned. Reengineered. Re-everythinged

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • Digital Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Premium Ticket Holders Only
  • Diana Schmidt

    VP Global Head of Cloud Runway Engineering

    SAP

Step into the immersive world of “Redesigned. Reengineered. Re-everythinged,” a dynamic workshop designed to empower women in navigating digital transformation challenges. Reflect on the transformative power of leadership, decision-making, resilience, and innovation in navigating digital change.
Session Key Takeaways:
  • Leadership in Digital Transformation: Gain invaluable insights into spearheading cross-company digital initiatives to boost operational efficiency.
  • Decision-Making and Resilience: Explore the significance of making tough decisions and their impact on digital initiatives. Learn strategies for cultivating resilience within teams and fostering a culture of effective decision-making.
  • Future Trends: Be at the forefront of digital evolution by embracing modern technologies. Discover how your teams can lead the transformation of your organisation into a tech-forward powerhouse.
Who is this session perfect for?
Women facing challenges in advancing innovative concepts. Join us and embark on a journey to redefine digital success!
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