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Wendy Nather [Executives] 💬

Wendy Nather contributed significantly to the discussion during the Cisco and i-4 Webinar: AI and Effective Governance in Cyber. Here are her statements and contributions:

  1. Introduction to the Webinar

    • Welcomed everyone to the webinar and expressed excitement about the topic.
    • Acknowledged that AI is a controversial and widely discussed topic in the security industry.
    • Mentioned that there are differing opinions on AI, ranging from those who believe it is merely enhanced automation to those who think it will lead to the singularity.
    • Emphasized the importance of figuring out how to deal with the insertion of AI into business as security professionals.

  2. Impact of AI Overall

    • Initiated the discussion on how organizations are adapting to the disruptive change caused by AI.
    • Asked Paul Lothian to share his perspective on the adoption and appetite for AI in the region and among clients.

  3. Understanding AI Risk

    • Directed the conversation to Josh Harguess, asking him how organizations can understand their AI risk.

  4. AI Readiness

    • Moved the discussion to Matt Carling, asking him to talk about AI readiness.

  5. Governance Models

    • Inquired about the governance models being used within organizations that have adopted AI.
    • Asked Matt Carling to discuss how Cisco has been handling AI governance.

  6. Third-Party Risk

    • Questioned Paul Lothian about how organizations are generally reacting to third-party risk related to AI.
    • Later, directed a similar question to Josh Harguess regarding third-party AI risk and the concept of an AI bill of materials.

  7. Benefits of AI for Security

    • Prompted Paul Lothian, Matt Carling, and Josh Harguess to discuss the benefits of AI for security teams.

  8. Closing Advice

    • Asked each panelist to provide one additional piece of advice for CISOs or security professionals.
    • Contributed her own advice, emphasizing the importance of understanding how business processes and decisions will be affected by the adoption of AI.

  9. Closing Remarks

    • Thanked everyone for joining the webinar and handed it back to Matt Roach to conclude the session.

Gio Tan [Cybersecurity Marketing Manager of APAC] 💬

Gio Tan, the Cybersecurity Marketing Manager of APAC, provided opening remarks and an overview of the webinar's purpose and agenda. Here’s a detailed summary of his comments:

  • Welcome and Introduction:

    • Gio Tan welcomed everyone to the webinar titled "AI and Effective Governance in Cyber."
    • He noted that AI is here to stay and is a top priority for many organizations.
    • There is a need to incorporate AI risk management policies and establish guardrails within the security resilience framework to navigate AI-associated risks and embrace AI effectively.

  • Agenda Overview:

    • Experts would discuss the current AI landscape, cybersecurity risks, building AI risk management strategies, and real-world examples, including Cisco's approach to Generative AI.
    • The webinar had been pre-recorded to ensure a good viewing experience.
    • Attendees were encouraged to post questions in the Q&A tool, and experts would be available to answer them.

  • Panel Introduction:

    • Gio introduced the panelists:

      • Dr. Paul Lothian, Director of KPMG Singapore.
      • Dr. Josh Harguess, AI Security Chief at Cranium AI.
      • Matt Carling, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco.
      • Wendy Nather, Head of the Advisory CISO Team at Cisco.

    • He requested Mark Watcher, the Webex producer, to play the webinar recording.

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