A Conversation with Dr. Colin Shea-Blymyer | Episode 29
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In this episode of BHIS Presents: AI Security Ops, the panel welcomes Dr. Colin Shea-Blymyer for a deep dive into the intersection of AI governance, cybersecurity, and red teaming. From the historical roots of neural networks to today’s regulatory patchwork, we explore how policy, security, and innovation collide in the age of AI. Expect candid insights on emerging risks, open models, and why defining your risk appetite matters more than ever.
Topics Covered:
Topics Covered:
- AI governance vs. innovation: U.S. vs. EU regulatory approaches
- The evolution of neural networks and lessons from AI history
- AI red teaming: definitions, methodologies, and data-sharing challenges
- Safety vs. security: where they overlap and diverge
- Emerging risks: supply chain vulnerabilities, prompt injection, and poisoned data
- Open weights vs. closed models: implications for research and security
- Practical takeaways for organizations navigating AI uncertainty
About the Panel:
Joff Thyer, Dr. Brian Fehrman, Derek Banks
Guest Panelist: Dr. Colin Shea-Blymyer
https://cset.georgetown.edu/staff/colin-shea-blymyer/
#aisecurity #aigovernance #cyberrisk #AIredteam #OpenModels #aipolicy #BHIS #AIthreats #aiincybersecurity #llmsecurity
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Derek Banks - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/derek-banks/
Brian Fehrman - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/brian-fehrman/
Bronwen Aker - http://blackhillsinfosec.com/team/bronwen-aker/
Ben Bowman - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/ben-bowman/
- (00:00) - Intro & Guest Welcome
- (02:14) - Colin’s Journey: From CS to AI Governance
- (06:33) - Lessons from AI History & Neural Network Origins
- (10:28) - AI Red Teaming: Definitions & Methodologies
- (15:11) - Safety vs. Security: Where They Intersect
- (22:47) - Regulatory Landscape: U.S. Patchwork vs. EU AI Act
- (33:42) - Open Models Debate: Risks & Research Benefits
- (38:19) - Emerging Threats & Supply Chain Risks
- (44:06) - Practical Takeaways & Closing Thoughts
Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Fehrman
Brian Fehrman is a long-time BHIS Security Researcher and Consultant with extensive academic credentials and industry certifications who specializes in AI, hardware hacking, and red teaming, and outside of work is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, big-game hunter, and home-improvement enthusiast.
Host
Derek Banks
Derek is a BHIS Security Consultant, Penetration Tester, and Red Teamer with advanced degrees, industry certifications, and broad experience across forensics, incident response, monitoring, and offensive security, who enjoys learning from colleagues, helping clients improve their security, and spending his free time with family, fitness, and playing bass guitar.
Host
Joff Thyer
Joff Thyer is a BHIS Security Consultant with advanced degrees, multiple GIAC certifications, and deep expertise in offensive security and exploit development, who enjoys crafting sophisticated malware for penetration tests and, outside of work, making music and woodworking.
