Time Table

Part 1: Why Frontier AI Is Rewriting Cyber Warfare: Preparing for AI That Can Serve as Both Sword and Shield

Frontier AI is reshaping the fundamental dynamics of cyber conflict. For attackers, it provides unprecedented capabilities to discover vulnerabilities and accelerate attack operations. At the same time, it serves as a powerful foundation for defenders, significantly enhancing detection, analysis, and response capabilities. This dual-use nature of Frontier AI, as both a weapon and a defense mechanism, is rapidly transforming today’s cybersecurity landscape.

This session begins by examining why Frontier AI has become a global focal point. We will explore emerging shifts in the threat landscape, including AI-driven discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities, the widening gap between offensive and defensive operational speeds, and the rise of persistent, autonomous cyber operations powered by AI agents. Through these developments, we will provide a comprehensive view of the risks organizations now face.

Building on this perspective, we will discuss the need to move beyond traditional security models centered on perimeter defense and isolation. Rather than assuming perfect prevention, organizations must adopt a risk management and governance approach that assumes incidents will occur and focuses on resilience and control. Finally, we will introduce Hitachi Systems’ cybersecurity strategy for the Frontier AI era and highlight key initiatives within HMAX Cyber that support this vision.

Part 2: China’s Military Use of Artificial Intelligence

To be confirmed

Speakers:
Hirofumi Nakakoji General Manager, Security CoE, Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Bonji Ohara Senior Fellow Sasakawa Peace Foundation