Protecting AI at the Edge with David Weston
In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone share David Weston’s keynote from BlueHat India 2025. David explores the growing role of on-device AI in Windows, the security risks it introduces, and how Microsoft is rethinking architecture to defend against new threats like model tampering, data exfiltration, and AI-powered malware. He also shares insights on innovations like Windows Recall, biometric protection, and the future of secure, agentic operating systems.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How AI integration in Windows (like Windows Recall and MS Paint) is evolving
- Emerging threats from protocols like MCP and CUAs
- What a “confused deputy” attack is, and how Microsoft is protecting users
Some Questions We Ask:
- What are the biggest security threats in on-device AI—data, model, or runtime?
- Can AI be used to accelerate post-compromise attacks?
- What will it take to bring Azure-level confidential computing to the consumer device?
Resources:
View David Weston on LinkedIn
View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn
View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn
Related Microsoft Podcasts:
- Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
- Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
- Uncovering Hidden Risks
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