AI in Defense: How Jericho Security is Redefining Military Cybersecurity

In a historic move, the Department of Defense just awarded its first generative AI defense contract to Jericho Security, a small but powerful cybersecurity startup. In this episode, Robert and Haley dive into the unique AI-driven technology Jericho Security is bringing to the table, including their “predator and prey” model that mimics evolving cyber threats in real-time. The company is taking on a huge challenge: simulating multi-channel phishing attacks, deepfakes, and even spear-phishing tactics targeting drone pilots, all aimed at hardening the human element—the military’s weakest security link.

We discuss:

• Why This Contract Matters: How this $1.8 million Pentagon deal through AFWERX is setting a new bar for AI in national security.
• Jericho’s Advanced Techniques: From deepfake phishing simulations to individualized security training, we explore how Jericho’s tech stands out.
• The Predator and Prey Model: What it means to approach cybersecurity with AI that not only defends but actively “hunts” new threats.

Join us to learn how Jericho Security is pioneering the next generation of cybersecurity and what this could mean for the future of AI in military operations. This episode covers the complex world of defense innovation, government contracts, and the critical role of AI in national security.