Derek Manky

Derek Manky is Chief of Security Insights and Global Threat Alliances at Fortinet. He is well known for his cutting-edge insight into current cybersecurity issues and his threat predictions. He is actively involved with several global threat intelligence initiatives including NATO NICP, INTERPOL Expert Working Group, The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) working committee (founding member) and FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) – official spokesperson.

Top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2022

Derek Manky

March 14, 2022

Let’s look at the eight predictions that are likely to have the biggest impact on networks in the coming year and why they are so important to prepare for.

AI: Beating Bad Actors at Their Own Game

Derek Manky

June 18, 2020

Like any technology, AI holds the potential to be weaponized, and more of this type of activity is certainly on the horizon.

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence as a System

Derek Manky

January 9, 2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) rests on the verge of transforming both business and society. Financial firm UBS forecasts that next year, the AI market will be worth $12.5 billion due to huge improvements and broader adoption of the technology. And BCG Henderson Institute found that though most leaders have not yet seen significant impact from their AI initiatives, they firmly expect to within the next five years.

LIVE: August 19, 2026 at 2 PM EDT We'll examine where AI can deliver meaningful value, where incomplete context or black-box reasoning can introduce risk, and what governance, validation, and evidence-traceability controls organizations should establish.

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Derek Manky

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Top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2022

AI: Beating Bad Actors at Their Own Game

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence as a System

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