MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM
Robert Patterson Jr.
Guardians of the Guardrails: Securing Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Operations
Session Abstract
As AI reshapes navigation, logistics, and maintenance, it also introduces new vulnerabilities. This panel examines how adversaries exploit machine learning to spoof data and automate attacks—and how industry can safeguard its own models from manipulation and failure.
Session Takeaway
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the top AI-driven risks to maritime systems and practical steps to strengthen trust and resilience in emerging technologies.
Session Speakers
Scott Blough - Moderator
Mandiant, Part of Google Cloud
A "Builder and Operator" with over 30 years of security experience, this expert transforms legacy programs into high-performance engines. They bridge the gap between technical risk and business value across Fortune 10 healthcare and global maritime infrastructure. Notable achievements include developing the first NIST-annotated RMF for U.S. Coast Guard movable bridges and advising NATO, DHS, and the DoD. They specialize in stabilizing security postures and ensuring cyber maturity aligns with maritime resilience and growth.
Dr. Jose De La Vega
Mandiant, Part of Google Cloud
Robert Patterson Jr.
