AI and Security

In this episode host Oracle Academy Program Manager Benelux & DACH Rik Bleeker speaks with Oracle expert Thomas Minne on the crucial intersection of Artificial Intelligence and data security, explaining why the Oracle Database is foundational to both. Drawing on his 15 years as a DBA and current role in Oracle's EMEA CTO office, Thomas shares practical strategies for implementing AI responsibly without compromising sensitive information. Listeners will learn how features like Real Application Security and Label Security safeguard data, why AI vectors require the same protection as raw data, and hear real-world stories from industries like finance and healthcare. Thomas also discusses how AI can both enhance and threaten security, and offers career advice to students keen on mastering IT fundamentals and safely experimenting with Oracle LiveLabs. Whether you're a student, educator, or just curious about AI security, this episode is packed with insights to help you innovate confidently and securely. -------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:35:13 Unknown Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat. This podcast provides educators and students in-depth discussions with thought leaders around computer science, cloud technologies, and software design to help students on their journey to becoming industry ready technology leaders of the future. Let's get started. Welcome to the Oracle Academy Tech Chat, where we discuss how Oracle Academy prepares the next generation workforce. 00:00:35:13 - 00:01:08:08 Unknown I'm your host, Rick Bleeker, are being the Oracle Academy program manager for the Benelux and the region. In this episode, Oracle expert Thomas Minne explores how artificial intelligence and data security intersect. And why'd Oracle Database is at the center of this? All with 15 years of DBA experience and now part of Oracle's EMEA CTO office. Thomas shares real world insights on how organizations can use AI responsibly while protecting sensitive data. 00:01:08:10 - 00:01:35:18 Unknown From healthcare to finance, I offers huge opportunities, but only if security is in from the start. The topics we're going to cover today is why I makes data security more important than ever. How Oracle databases features like real application security and label security protects sensitive data. The risk of vectors in AI workflows. Why they need the same protection as raw data. 00:01:36:00 - 00:02:12:12 Unknown Real world stories of securing large financial systems. AI as a double edge sword basically strengthening the defenses but also usable by attackers. Career advice for students master it fundamentals. Explore AI workflows, and practice safely with Oracle Life Labs. So security also today isn't a barrier. It's an enabler. With the right governments, access controls, and hands on learning. Students and educators can explore AI confidentially and responsibly. 00:02:12:14 - 00:02:45:19 Unknown Today, we're joined by Thomas Minne, Oracle database Expert and Data Security Blackbelt. Thomas, welcome and an absolute pleasure to have you on this podcast. As a start, Thomas, could you tell us about your background and current role at Oracle? Thank you Rich. Hello everyone. Well, I work in the EMEA office of the CTO at Oracle. So focusing on data security, I have spent 15 years as an Oracle DBA, starting in infrastructure and gradually moving closer to application development, helping teams build performance and world design systems. 00:02:45:20 - 00:03:16:20 Unknown I'm also an Oracle Certified Master. In my current role, I advise customers on protecting their most valuable assets and their data. I specialize in Oracle database security features like encryption, auditing, identity and access management, data masking also, and other security goodies. So my work combines engineering, technical representation and also collaboration with project management, all with one goal keeping data safe while enabling innovation. 00:03:16:23 - 00:03:41:11 Unknown That sounds good Thomas. Thank you so much. So today's topic is AI and security and domains. If I look at the top 60 global technical roles, I and cloud roles are strongly represented in the top ten in various roles and jobs. Why is security so important in the context of AI and how does it connect to the Oracle database? 00:03:41:13 - 00:04:15:12 Unknown Great question. First, AI isn't magic. It's just a set of tools that process data. And whenever we talk about data, security becomes essential. AI system use techniques like larger language models, lens vectorization and retrieval, augmented generation, and drag. All of these interact with data and sometimes highly sensitive data. For example, in healthcare, Oracle Database Store patient records. You can't connect that kind of database directly to a public AI model. 00:04:15:12 - 00:04:54:06 Unknown You could accidentally expose private medical information. I can absolutely add ...