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No Password Required Podcast Episode 56 - Anmol Agarwal

Episode Summary

Anmol Agarwal — Senior Security Researcher at Nokia and Guardian of Secure AI Networks On this episode, Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, founder of Reality Shift, chat with Dr. Anmol Agarwal, a senior security researcher at Nokia. With deep expertise in AI security, adversarial machine learning, and privacy-preserving technologies, she is advancing innovation in next-generation communications. Her career began with a focus on health management, where her exposure to the transformative power of technology in patient care sparked a passion for cybersecurity. Dr. Agarwal previously managed federal enterprise risks at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and now shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at George Washington University. Committed to community engagement, she mentors aspiring cybersecurity professionals through WiCyS and other initiatives, empowering the leaders of tomorrow in the ever-evolving cyber landscape. In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Dr. Agarwal gave us some insight about her life away from all things cybersecurity including a passion for British baking competitions and why should wouldn't mind adding a couple journalist to her team. The show begins with Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., joined by resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, analyzing what they learned in this weeks insightful episode with Dr. Anmol Agarwal Follow Anmol Agarwal on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmolsagarwal/ X: @anmolspeaker YT: @anmolspeaker

Episode Notes

keywords

cybersecurity, 5G, 6G, AI, quantum computing, global collaboration, career advice, creativity, technology, Dr. Anmol Agarwal

summary

In this episode of No Password Required, host Jack Clabby and cybersecurity expert Dr. Anmol Agarwal discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on the challenges and innovations surrounding 5G and 6G networks, the integration of AI and quantum computing, and the importance of global collaboration in addressing cybersecurity threats. Dr. Agarwal shares her insights on the significance of creativity in the field, offers advice for those entering the cybersecurity space, and engages in a fun lifestyle polygraph segment that highlights her personal interests and professional aspirations.

takeaways

• Start posting about what you're learning immediately to gain exposure.
• The transition from 5G to 6G involves long-term security thinking.
• AI and quantum computing are complementary technologies in cybersecurity.
• Global collaboration is essential for effective cybersecurity solutions.
• Creativity is crucial in addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges.
• Focus on personal interests rather than peer pressure in career choices.
• Healthcare is a sector particularly vulnerable to AI-driven attacks.
• Continuous learning and sharing knowledge is vital for career growth.
• Security standardization is a key aspect of developing new technologies.
• Engagement and interaction are important in educational and professional settings.

titles

• Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity
• The 6G Security Landscape
• AI and Quantum: The New Frontier
• Collaborative Cybersecurity: A Global Perspective

Sound Bites

• "Start posting about what you're learning immediately."
• "We're going to be thinking in a serious way."
• "My role specifically on this team is security standardization."
• "I want to work on AI security."
• "Security is a team effort."
• "AI can make mistakes as well."
• "Focus on what you like instead of worrying about others."
• "Creativity is probably the most important thing."
• "I would add a journalist to my cybersecurity dream team."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Insights

02:30 Exploring 5G and 6G Security Challenges

11:10 The Intersection of AI, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity

18:00 Global Collaboration in Cybersecurity

24:57 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

26:48 The Role of Creativity in Cybersecurity

31:27 Lifestyle Polygraph: Fun and Insightful Questions