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Catastrophic Trust in Automation Workshop
The "Catastrophic Trust in Automation Workshop" investigates how misplaced trust in autonomous systems can lead to disastrous outcomes. Participants explore case studies of failures and design safeguards to maintain vigilance. In cybersecurity, over-trusting automated systems like anomaly detectors or threat scorers can result in missed attacks or delayed responses. This course teaches cybersecurity professionals how to critically assess automation and build checks that prevent operational blind spots and systemic vulnerabilities.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of catastrophic trust in automation.
- Analyze the risks associated with over-reliance on automated systems.
- Evaluate case studies of automation failures due to catastrophic trust.
- Identify strategies for mitigating the risks of catastrophic trust.
- Discuss the importance of maintaining human oversight in automated systems.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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