State Department’s Manny Medrano on partnerships strengthening AI & cyber analytics

Manny Medrano, Director of Cyber Monitoring and Operations at the Department of State, discussed the challenges of transforming large data sets into actionable insights, emphasizing the need for data governance and strategic outcomes. He highlighted the importance of cross-agency and public-private collaboration in advancing data analytics and AI capabilities, particularly in cyber defense. Medrano also stressed the urgency of adopting cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of cyber threats and integrate AI algorithms to enhance analysts’ capabilities in detecting, responding to and mitigating risks.