<p>As assessment programs confront increasingly sophisticated fraud and rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence, protecting trust and integrity has never been more complex. In this episode of <em>Tried and Tested</em>, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-gonthier-phd-ice-ccp-4556a210/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP</a> sits down with Paul Muir, Chief Customer Officer at risr/ and Board Chair of the Association of Test Publishers, for a candid conversation recorded live at the ATP Innovations in Testing Conference.</p><p>With more than 25 years in the assessment industry, Paul shares a front‑line perspective on test security, the rise of agentic AI, and the evolving role of industry collaboration. Together, they explore how assessment leaders can move from reactive security measures to more strategic, forward‑looking approaches, and how ATP is helping guide the community through a period of rapid technological change.</p><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How the test security threat landscape is evolving, including organized cheating, content harvesting, and increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques</li><li>Where assessment and credentialing programs remain most vulnerable today, and why keeping pace with fraud is such a challenge</li><li>What agentic AI means in the context of assessment, and how more autonomous systems introduce both new risks and new opportunities</li><li>How AI can be used proactively to strengthen test security rather than simply reacting to emerging threats</li><li>How Paul’s dual perspective as a technology leader and ATP Board Chair informs his view of where assessment is headed</li><li>The role ATP plays in helping the industry navigate innovation, security, and trust during periods of rapid change</li><li>Why collaboration and community engagement are critical to protecting the integrity of assessment programs</li></ul><p><strong>Who should listen:</strong></p><ul><li>Assessment and credentialing leaders responsible for program integrity</li><li>Test security, compliance, and risk professionals</li><li>Education and assessment technology providers</li><li>Organizations exploring or deploying AI in assessment programs</li><li>ATP members and professionals engaged in the broader assessment community</li></ul><p><strong>About the guest:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbmuir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Paul Muir</a> serves as the Chief Customer Officer at risr/ and currently holds the position of Board Chair for the Association of Test Publishers (ATP). With over 25 years of experience in the assessment sector, Paul is an experienced leader and active volunteer, specialising in areas such as test security, assessment reform, technology-enabled assessment, and Artificial Intelligence. Since joining risr/ in 2024, Paul, who is based in the UK, has been responsible for driving thought leadership, developing strategic partnerships, and fostering engagement across the industry, community, and customer base.</p>