OpenAI’s Matt Knight and Exploring the Intersection of AI and Open Source Security

What's in the SOSS? An OpenSSF Podcast

Matt Knight is Head of Security at OpenAI, where he builds IT, privacy and security programs. His teams also collaborate on security research with teams across OpenAI and with the broader security research community. Their goal is to explore the frontier of AI, understand its impacts and maximize its benefits, especially in the cybersecurity domain.

• 00:40 - Matt’s duties at OpenAI
• 01:52 - Matt’s accidental journey into cybersecurity
• 05:18 - The intersection of AI and open source
• 06:45 - Matt’s thoughts on how AI can help security professionals
• 08:53 - Details on the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC)
• 10:53 - Matt answers Omkhar’s rapid-fire questions
• 12:29 - Advice Matt would give to aspiring security professionals
• 13:00 - Matt’s call-to-cation for listeners

Episode links:

• Matt Knight’s Linkedin page
• GNU Radio
• AIxCC Challenge
• OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program