May 9, 2024 at 05:07PM
Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk, discusses the evolution of election security threats in the lead-up to the 2024 US elections. He highlights the increased division and influence operations, as well as the potential impact of AI. Baccio also emphasizes the financial vulnerability of election campaigns to cybercriminals. Watch the interview for more insights.
Meeting Notes Summary:
Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk, has witnessed the evolution of election security threats in real time.
During his time with the Obama Administration, Baccio led the threat intelligence team for the 2016 presidential election and later served as campaign CISO for US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for his 2020 White House race.
In a recent interview, Baccio highlighted the escalating threats to election security, particularly the increased division and influence operations seen in the 2020 election and the expected amplification in 2024. He emphasized the growing impact of AI in elections.
Hillary Clinton has referred to 2024 as “ground zero” for AI election manipulation.
Financially motivated cybercriminals are targeting election campaigns, aiming to exploit the high-speed and significant funds involved.
AI is a significant concern, with indications that both crime gangs and nation-state crews may seek to abuse this technology to manipulate the November 2024 election.
These notes provide insights into the evolving landscape of election security threats and the potential impact of AI on future elections.