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When AI Becomes the Attacker: Most Organizations Aren't Ready for AI Threats
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- The Brave Technologist
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- Jan 14, 2026
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- 2440
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Summary
Dave Chatterjee, Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke University, explains how scale, speed, and surprise are reshaping cyber threats and why many organizations remain dangerously reactive. He shares his Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framework along with ways that leaders can move beyond checkbox compliance by treating cybersecurity as a strategic business priority. Key Takeaways: The three underestimated AI risks that leaders often overlook, and how AI must be used to defend against AI-driven cyber threats Why deepfake attacks represent a systemic risk at both the individual and organizational levels Practical steps individuals can take to reduce exposure to fraud, impersonation, and data loss How better cybersecurity hygiene creates trust, resilience, and competitive advantage Guest Bio: Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D., is a leading authority on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and AI security. As the creator of the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framework, he helps organizations worldwide build resilient, high-performance security cultures. His recent work explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and business resilience, addressing challenges such as AI exploitation, deepfake manipulation, and the secure integration of intelligent systems. Dr. Chatterjee is the author of "Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach" and the cybercrime-themed novel "The DeepFake Conspiracy", which illustrates the emerging risks and ethical dilemmas at the intersection of AI and cyber defense. His thought leadership has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, California Management Review, Business Horizons, MIS Quarterly, and Journal of Management Information Systems. As host of the acclai…