About The Inference

Exploring and analyzing the impact of AI on security and society.

The Inference is an editorial channel from Darktrace that explores the impact of AI on the world around us, starting within the security operations center (SOC) and expanding to business and society writ large. Features on The Inference analyze data, trends, and perspectives from experts inside and outside of Darktrace to educate and inspire readers about the role that AI plays in enabling innovation and how it can be applied safely and securely.

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Danny Palmer

Head of Editorial, The Inference
An experienced, award-winning reporter and writer, Danny has spent over a decade covering cybersecurity and the impact it has on people, businesses and society.

During over seven years as senior reporter at ZDNet, he covered some of the most significant cybersecurity stories to emerge during that time, covering, explaining and analyzing data breaches, malware campaigns, ransomware attacks and more. Prior to that, he worked as a Staff Writer for Computing Magazine, where, among other things, he covered cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data science.

Danny has appeared as an expert contributor on cybersecurity on television and radio and his reporting has been cited in research and academic papers by globally renowned bodies including RUSI, The Atlantic Council and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Want to connect with Danny about a story? Reach out to danny.palmer@darktrace.com

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