Listen "Next Level Cloud Security: AI Opportunities with Shawn Anderson"
Episode Synopsis
Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI for Cloud SecurityIn this episode of Cyber Sentries, host John Richards speaks with Shawn Anderson, an expert in cybersecurity and current CTO at Boston Meridian. They have an insightful discussion about how artificial intelligence is transforming cloud security.Shawn shares his valuable perspective from years of experience leading security initiatives for major corporations. He and John dive into topics like using AI to process massive amounts of data and telemetry, enabling new security capabilities. They also talk about how identity has become cybersecurity's new perimeter.Key themes from their conversation:AI allows security teams to analyze data at a scale not possible for humans, identifying risks and vulnerabilities more quickly.With cloud computing, the focus needs to be on protecting data itself, not just traditional network perimeters.Identity is central - knowing the user and device accessing data is critical for zero trust security.Compliance regulations help incentivize robust cybersecurity programs and controls.AI models need transparency, accountability, and governance to avoid misuse.Questions we answer in this episode:How can AI transform cloud security?What can we learn from past technological shifts like cloud adoption?How does identity enable zero trust security?Key Takeaways:AI enables security teams to find the most critical risks to prioritize.Mindsets need to evolve as new technologies emerge.Governance and accountability are crucial when applying AI.This insightful episode explores how AI is transforming cloud security and identity management. Shawn provides an expert viewpoint on applying AI securely and responsibly. Any cybersecurity or technology leader will gain valuable perspectives from this discussion.Links & NotesPaladin CloudBoston MeridianSean Anderson's blogGot a question? Ask us here!Got a question about cybersecurity, AI, or something else related? Ask us here, and we'll get to it in a future episode!
(00:00) - Welcome to Cyber Sentries
(00:57) - Meet Shawn Anderson
(04:09) - Cybersecurity and AI
(06:32) - Identifying Exploitability
(09:45) - Identity and Security
(12:06) - How to Secure
(14:16) - New Approaches?
(16:58) - Accountability
(22:54) - Exciting Times
(26:03) - Finding Shawn
(28:39) - Wrap Up
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