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What happens when AI meets cybersecurity - and the music industry?
In this eye-opening episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Hadi Heidari, a cybersecurity veteran turned tech entrepreneur, to explore the groundbreaking (and sometimes risky) ways artificial intelligence is reshaping both digital defense and creative innovation.
From AI-driven SOC operations and threat detection to music creation, data privacy, and identity protection, Aaron and Hadi dive deep into how the same technologies fueling creativity are also rewriting the rules of cybersecurity.
You’ll discover:
Whether you’re protecting critical infrastructure or composing your next track, this episode will challenge how you think about creativity, ethics, and security in the AI era.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that bridges tech and artistry, only on Protect It All.
Key Moments:
06:34 AI: Opportunities and Regulation Challenges
09:57 AI Risks: Data Privacy Challenges
11:03 AI Education for Security Awareness
15:50 "AI Risks in Cybersecurity Actions"
18:54 "AI Trust and IAM Policies"
21:13 AI Decision-Making Ethical Dilemma
27:19 AI Oversight and Quality Control
30:34 AI Ethics in Data Training
31:30 AI Ethics: Consent and Data Use
35:43 Detecting AI-Generated Fakes
37:59 AI, Security, and Challenges
42:33 AI Revolutionizing Security Analysis
47:14 "Learning Daily in Tech Space"
50:58 "Embracing Change in Music Industry"
About the guest :
Hadi Heidari is the founder of TunePact, an AI label service designed to support independent musicians. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Hadi’s journey into the music industry is an unusual one. While he continues to work as a governance and compliance advisor in cybersecurity, his move to Los Angeles inspired him to bridge his technical background with his passion for music. His unique blend of expertise in technology and creativity now helps empower indie artists in today’s digital landscape.
How to connect Hadi :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadihheidari/
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