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Developing an AI Risk Management Framework

AI presents unparalleled opportunities, but it also introduces unique risks. Operational, ethical, security, and regulatory risks need to be managed to leverage AI effectively. Discover how to develop a strong AI Risk Management Framework that better ensures safety, fairness, and compliance. 

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AI Governance for Trustworthy AI Deployment

You don't drive a car without brakes. You shouldn't employ AI without guardrails. Strong AI Governance results in AI systems that are ethical, transparent, and accountable. Learn about the key components of effective AI Governance and how to implement them in your organization. 
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Preparing Your Data for AI

AI is only as good as the data it processes. Preparing your data for AI implementation the right way leads to accurate, reliable outcomes. From data cleaning to normalization, find out the best practices for getting your data AI-ready and maximizing the potential of your AI projects. 

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News You Should Know

Hackers Stole Nearly All AT&T Customer Call and Text Records

AT&T has announced that cybercriminals stole call and text log information from nearly all (110 million) of its customers from May 1, 2022, through October 31, 2022. While AT&T claims the stolen data “does not contain the content of calls or texts,” it does contain the records that AT&T phone numbers interacted with during that six-month timeframe, but not the time or date of calls or texts.

Personal information was not part of the hack, but you may still be worried about your security. Updating your passcode via the myAT&T profile page is a good first step. It is also recommended that you regularly update your passwords on key accounts and opt for multi-factor authentication where available. You should consider signing up for free fraud alerts from credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

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OpenAI Breach: A Wake-Up Call for AI Security

A recent breach at OpenAI highlights the risk of using any AI tool: AI companies are prime targets for hackers. While the breach seems to have been superficial, it underscores the importance of AI Risk Management Frameworks and comprehensive AI Governance. Understanding your risk tolerance and having the correct guardrails in place to protect your data goes a long way for your peace of mind. 

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Kapersky Software Banned in US

Russian-based anti-virus giant Kaspersky boasts over 400 million users and 270,000 corporate clients globally—including 25% of Fortune 1000 companies. But that's about to change. The United States has announced that Kaspersky will no longer be allowed to sell its software, or provide updates to software already in use, within the U.S. beginning September 29, 2024. If you're using Kaspersky software you'll have to find another solution soon. 

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Tech Tip

10 Copilot Prompts to Streamline Your Work

Microsoft Copilot is a true game-changer in the world's largest productivity software suite. It can understand and respond to natural language queries, provide detailed explanations, analyze data, generate content, and assist with complex tasks across Microsoft applications. Here are a few of our favorite Copilot prompts to help you streamline your work:

In Teams
• “What work do I have going on with [name]?”

This mines chats, email, SharePoint, and OneDrive and provides referenced links for all discovered content.

• “Recap our meeting on [x] with notes and action items.”

Copilot will keep track of key topics and action items so you can stay focused during the meeting and avoid listening to the recording after.

In PowerPoint
• “Create a presentation on [topic] for a/an [x] audience.”

This will yield a great visual starting point, allowing you to then customize the content as needed.

In Word
• “Help me write a [blog/report/job description/etc.] on [topic] for a/an [x] audience, using [x] data.”

You can further specify the topic, target audience, purpose, data sources, and much more.

• “Proofread the [quarterly financial report] and suggest edits to make [introduction] more direct.”

Ask Copilot to scan your documents or snippets to catch typos and grammatical errors and suggest improvements.

In Outlook
• “Draft a [short] email to the [marketing] team, outlining the upcoming [sales campaign].”

Describe the email’s purpose, recipient, and tone. Copilot will create a well-structured draft for you to customize.

• “Summarize this email chain into key points and action items.”

This is particularly useful when you’ve been added into the middle of an email chain.

In the Copilot app

• “Find the latest about [project x]. What’s the current timeline? When are deliverables due?”

If you’ve been on vacation for a week and need to find out what’s happening with a certain project, Copilot acts as your personal assistant.

• “Tell me about [topic].”

Copilot will retrieve relevant information and references to help you learn about any subject you’re interested in.

• “Give me ideas for a/an [campaign/product feature/team-building exercise/etc.].”

Specify the context and Copilot will brainstorm creative ideas.

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Upcoming Events

Webinar Series: AI Now and Into the Future

Dates: July 18, July 25, August 8

Time: 11:00am CT

This webinar series is a comprehensive exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to equip attendees with a deep understanding of AI's potential, practical applications, and real-world success stories. 

Secure Iowa Conference

Date: September 4

Location: The Meadows Event Center - Altoona, IA

We are excited to welcome Chris Valasek, Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect at Cruise Automation and renowned 'white hat' hacker to the 12th Annual Secure Iowa Conference – a day of networking, exciting education sessions, and expert insights focused on information security, IT risk management, compliance, and privacy.

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