CypherCon 2026

Cybersecurity’s new villain – Deep Fakes

Sankalp Kumar

Abstract:

Deepfakes are an evolving security challenge, leveraging AI to create hyper-realistic but fake videos, images, and audio. This talk will cover three key aspects: 1) What are deepfakes? An introduction to their concept, capabilities, and growing impact on security. 2) How are deepfakes created? A behind-the-scenes look at the AI technologies, such as deep learning and GANs, used to generate them. 3) How can we detect deepfakes? An exploration of current tools, techniques, and strategies to identify and counteract these threats. As deepfakes continue to challenge the integrity of digital media, understanding their mechanics and defenses is crucial for security professionals.

Sankalp Kumar

Deepfaked

With over 7 years of experience working with industry giants like McAfee, Juniper, and Fraunhofer, Sankalp has consistently been at the forefront of security innovation. He has expertise in building software systems that do intrusion detection and was one of the lead engineers in building McAfee’s IPS. Sankalp today leads efforts for scaling, improving network software stack and securing software systems.