Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence – What Steps Should a Company Take?

Do you know what cyber threats your company might face and how to prevent them? Would you like to learn more about the possibilities and trends of applying artificial intelligence in industry, as well as the associated risks? We invite you to participate in a training session led by experienced cybersecurity and AI expert Birgy Lorenz. The essential knowledge and tools to protect your business in the age of artificial intelligence are waiting for you.

📅 Date: May 21, Wednesday

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Mektory, Raja 15, Innovation Hub (Ground floor, Room 031)

OBJECTIVES

➠ Increase awareness of cybersecurity threats in the industrial sector.

➠ Demonstrate the opportunities and risks of AI in relation to data security and production processes.

➠ Provide tools for risk assessment and implementing better security policies.

➠ Discuss real-life cases on how to strengthen cybersecurity culture and practices within an organization.

Participants who complete the training will receive a continuing education certificate from Tallinn University of Technology.

AGENDA

9:30-10:00 Arrival and coffee 
10:00-10:30 Introduction – expectations and why cybersecurity and AI are critical in industry
10:30-12:00 Overview of cybersecurity for industrial companies (cybersecurity in IT-rich environments, the situation in Estonia, a plain-language overview of the Estonian Information Security Standard, key risks, case discussions)
12:00-12:45 Lunch break
12:45-14:15 AI applications and risks in industry (use cases and threats related to artificial intelligence)
14:15-14:30 Coffee break
14:30-16:00 Hands-on session: “Packaging a Security Idea”
16:00-16:15 Wrap-up and reflection

TRAINER

Birgy Lorenz is a renowned cybersecurity expert and senior researcher at Tallinn University of Technology. She specializes in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with a broader focus across various sectors, including education and youth cyber behavior research.

Birgy is well known for her ability to explain complex technical topics in a clear and engaging way. Her trainings are practical and interactive, providing participants with valuable knowledge and tools that can be immediately applied in their organizations. She is dedicated to promoting a strong cybersecurity culture and developing solutions that enhance security practices, helping organizations better prepare for and respond to today’s cybersecurity challenges.

TOPICS

I Introduction  

• Workshop overview: why cybersecurity and AI are critical in industry

• Visual thinking exercise: “My company, my goals, and the path there” + mapping “What can go wrong in an industrial company?”

II Cybersecurity Overview for Industrial Companies

• Cybersecurity in IT-rich environments, the current situation in Estonia, and a quick plain-language overview of the Estonian Information Security Standard

• Key risks: ransomware, data leaks, sabotage

• Ask the expert – discussion of common concerns and possible solutions

• Case analysis: What could make the situation worse? How could it be prevented or resolved?

III AI Applications and Risks in Industry

• AI use cases: predictive maintenance, quality control, process optimization

• AI-related risks: lack of decision transparency, data misuse, learning from incorrect data

• How to assess AI risks in companies

• Critical analysis: What can AI do today and what should not be entrusted to it?

IV Creative Session: “Packaging a Security Idea”

• Mini-project based on the needs of your company (individually or in teams)
• Problem definition, solution, and presentation
• Peer learning, feedback, and expert discussion

Participation is registered as state aid for the company. The training is considered de minimis aid in the amount of €480 per participant. You can check the available de minimis aid balance for your company [here]. By registering for the training, the company confirms its consent to use the aid balance for participation, which will be recorded in the State Aid Register.

Companies from the target group who register will be referred to AIRE’s digital maturity assessment service, and you will be contacted regarding this topic.