AI Security Update

In this episode, we sit down with Mert Can Boyar, a privacy lawyer based in Istanbul, Turkey blending law, technology, and playful education. He also founded the privacy village which was featured in Forbes. Discover how creative approaches like games, musicals, and comic books are revolutionizing privacy and cybersecurity awareness, especially in complex areas like AI ethics and data privacy. In...

What happens when AI agents start behaving like autonomous users inside your infrastructure? In this episode, we sit down with Yacine Souam, an R&D engineer at Escape — the Y Combinator-funded, Forbes 30 Under 30-recognized cybersecurity startup — to explore one of the fastest-growing frontiers in tech: the intersection of AI security and API security. Yacine shares his journey through cyberse...

This episode will change what you think about Meta smart glasses, AI governance, and compliance with accessibility requirements. In this episode, we are joined by Tiffani Martin, founder of Visio Tech, to talk about accessibility for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. We talk about the helpful benefits as well as security and privacy considerations for Meta glasses, smart canes, and assistive tec...

Someone told an AI chatbot that their lawyer was gaslighting them. In this episode, we talk about AI security in the context of the law and look at AI security from the legal perspective with Alyson Laderman. Alyson provides a lawyer's perspective on many of the emerging risks in AI security, whether you should use an AI tool for legal advice, and using AI as a starting point to figure out questio...

AI security is increasingly relevant for small businesses, where limited resources and fast-moving adoption can create unique challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Lisa Ventura joins the conversation to share UK-focused perspectives on how organisations can better understand and approach AI security in practice. We explore how neurodiversity contributes valuable strengths to cybersecurity...

In this episode, we’re joined by UK-based cybersecurity leader Michala Liavaag for a focused, real-world conversation on what the Companies House breach teaches us about modern security, AI, and accountability. With a background as a classical pianist turned security strategist, and now founder of Cybility Consulting, Michala brings a distinctive, human-centered lens to cybersecurity. We dive deep...

What if a simple baby photo could compromise an entire organization? In this episode, we sit down with cybersecurity professional Hakeem Thomas, a U.S. military veteran with nearly two decades of experience across penetration testing, digital forensics, incident response, and Zero Trust initiatives. Hakeem shares a real-world phishing campaign where AI-generated images—built from employee photos—w...

AI is transforming how we work—but with great power comes new security risks. Join Phillip Wylie as he breaks down the most critical lessons in AI cybersecurity, from everyday misconfigurations to the future of AI fluency in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll learn why building a strong security culture is essential, how AI can both enhance and complicate penetration testing, and why continuou...

How safe is your data in the age of AI and quantum computing? In this episode, we sit down with cybersecurity expert Dr. Yolanda Reid as she breaks down the biggest digital threats today—and what you can do to stay protected. From AI-driven scams to QR code vulnerabilities and quantum-powered encryption risks, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone navigating the modern tech la...

At RSA Conference, the real conversations don’t always happen on stage; they happen behind closed doors. In this episode of AI Security Update, we sit down with Josh Peltz, VP at Zero Networks and a seasoned cybersecurity leader with 25+ years in tech and over a decade in cybersecurity. Josh brings a unique perspective from the frontlines of sales, strategy, and real-world customer conversations....

Open source AI is powerful, but it’s also quietly introducing risks most people never see coming. In this episode, we talk with cybersecurity leader Yesenia Yser. Drawing from her work across the open source ecosystem and organizations like the Linux Foundation and Open Source Security Foundation, she breaks down why open source AI models can introduce hidden vulnerabilities. Through her nonprofit...

What does OpenClaw reveal about the future of AI security? In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Saccone, Cybersecurity Professional, AI Security Enthusiast, and Podcaster, to explore how AI is reshaping the security landscape across core domains. We break down key concepts in virtual machines, cloud security, and application security, and how these environments are evolving in an AI-driven worl...

What happens when AI stops being a tool and starts acting like an employee? In this episode, Dd Budiharto, who works as a Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, dives into the real security challenge most organizations aren’t ready for: agentic AI with identities and access. We break down how “shadow AI employees” are already creeping into enterprises, and what it actually means to secure AI inside...

In this episode, Heather Case-Hall, Senior Solutions Security Architect at Myriad360 breaks down why AI is only as good as the data behind it and why completely trusting it can create real risk. From the importance of logging and asset visibility to why you shouldn’t rely on AI when someone you love ends up in a hospital, this conversation explores the growing gap between AI "over-confidence" and...

AI is transforming healthcare, and the future looks promising. In this episode, Omar Sangurima, Head of Cyber Program Management & Cyber Third-Party Risk at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Anmol Agarwal explore how AI is helping unlock insights in healthcare and improving patient outcomes. They discuss why thoughtful AI regulation is essential, the balance between innovation and pri...

In this episode, Anmol Agarwal sits down with cybersecurity executive Jennifer Raiford to decode the silent threat of model drift, the rising role of blockchain in digital trust, and why securing tomorrow’s AI systems requires a new playbook. From deepfakes to identity verification, this conversation reframes AI security as a strategic imperative in a world where trust is the ultimate currency.

AI is helping manage power grids, and attackers are running tests. In this episode, Anmol Agarwal talks with Andrea Ruotolo about the real-world stakes of AI security and governance in the energy sector. From lessons learned in cyber incidents like the Polish power grid attack to strategies for continuous monitoring, operationalizing policies, and bridging the gap between AI governance and practic...

In this episode of AI Security Update , Anmol Agarwal speaks with cybersecurity expert Dirce Eduardo Hernandez about the surge in AI-driven data centers and the massive computational backbone required to power today’s intelligent systems. They explore how organizations are adapting their infrastructure strategies to meet AI’s growing demands and what that means for security teams. The conversation...

A cybersecurity veteran who’s also a filmmaker? 🎬🔐 In this episode, Anmol Agarwal talks with Aby Rao — 20 years in cybersecurity and a passion for storytelling — about the unexpected overlap between filmmaking and AI security. They unpack how AI is reshaping creativity, where automation can dilute originality, and why insider threats and accountability matter more than ever in an AI-driven world...

AI can amplify cybersecurity, but only if it’s used wisely. In this episode of AI Security Update, host Anmol Agarwal talks with Kevin White, Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare about why Zero Trust is essential in an AI-driven world. Using Star Trek as a playful yet insightful analogy, Kevin explains how AI can be a powerful tool like a calculator for security, but also how risks like prompt injecti...

In this episode of AI Security Update, host Dr. Anmol Agarwal is joined by Larci Robertson, a cybersecurity veteran with over two decades of experience across military, government, and corporate environments. From her early work as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Navy and cyber threat intelligence at Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command, to her roles in enterprise security and communit...

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday business operations, organizations face growing AI security and compliance risks. In this episode of AI Security Update, host Dr. Anmol Agarwal sits down with Shannon Noonan, founder of HiNoon Consulting, to discuss the rise of shadow AI, when employees use unauthorized AI tools that can expose sensitive data and create serious cybersecurity...

In this episode of AI Security Update, Dr. Anmol Agarwal sits down with Santina White to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Santina shares her career journey from the U.S. Air Force to becoming a data analyst at the U.S Department of Homeland Security, highlighting how transferable skills play a critical role in building a successful cybersecurity caree...

In this episode of AI Security Update, Dr. Anmol Agarwal is joined by Nathan Chung, a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience and a global neurodiversity advocate. The conversation dives into why traditional cybersecurity frameworks are struggling to keep up with rapidly evolving AI technologies. They also unpack the explosion of AI-enabled consumer products showcased at the Consumer...