Christian Koch is Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity for IoT/OT, Innovations, and Business Development at NTT DATA. He leads initiatives focused on cybersecurity innovations, including AI security, Zero Trust and OT security, and actively participates in global working groups for security innovations within the NTT Group. Since joining NTT Group in 2017, he has held various roles, concentrating on cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and consulting strategies across multiple industries. Christian is a graduate engineer in information technology and has more than 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.
Join us for an exploration of cybersecurity challenges faced by smart cities where AI-optimized systems, like traffic management, coexist with legacy infrastructure. This presentation will address the complexities of securing various technical components across urban areas, which are often vulnerable. With the rise in cyberattacks and escalating AI-driven threats, adopting robust defense strategies is crucial. We will discuss targeted approaches to enhance the cybersecurity framework for smart city environments and protect AI-powered language models, providing insights into improving urban infrastructure security.
