Is AI your strongest defender—or your biggest threat?
As artificial intelligence reshapes cybersecurity, organisations face a new paradox: the same technology that strengthens defence also supercharges cybercrime. In this episode of Cyber Talks by Devoteam, Rui Shantilal speaks with Hugo Mestre, Executive Director & Head of Devoteam Cyber Trust Portugal, about how AI is transforming threat detection, automation, and analytics—and how to harness it responsibly to build lasting resilience.
What you will learn from this episode
- How AI is transforming threat detection & response.
- The rise of AI-driven cyberattacks—from deepfakes to automated phishing.
- The risks of AI bias, privacy, and security blind spots.
- What governments are doing to regulate AI-driven threats.
- How to build expertise in AI security before it’s too late.
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Meet our guest
Hugo Mestre is Executive Director & Head of Devoteam Cyber Trust Portugal, leading teams that turn cybersecurity into a driver of innovation and resilience. He champions secure, scalable solutions that empower organisations to embrace cloud, automation, and AI with confidence.
Hugo Mestre
Executive Director & Head of Devoteam Cyber Trust Portugal
Meet our host
Rui Shantilal is Devoteam’s Cyber Trust VP and has been interested in technology for as long as he can remember. He focuses on resilience-driven cybersecurity, leveraging a client-centric approach, AI and cloud security to position Devoteam as an industry leader.
Rui Shantilal
Devoteam Cyber Trust VP
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